Homage Hospice
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971781)
CMS process measure: 73.91 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 88 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (469) 625-0705 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Homage Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Homage Hospice scored 73.91, below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Homage Hospice serves 88 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County.
Yes, Homage Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971781, since February 23, 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Homage Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in San Antonio, Texas, serving families in Bexar County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 23, 2022 (CCN 971781).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Homage Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality — it simply means the survey sample was not large enough for CMS to report publicly.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Homage Hospice scored 73.91, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72. This places the hospice below the state average on this measure, based on the most recent data published by CMS Care Compare. A separate care index score of 10 is also reported by CMS.
Homage Hospice reports serving 88 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office, indicating a broad service area across the surrounding region.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this coverage fact is provided here.
Families are encouraged to review these figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact Homage Hospice to confirm current services, staffing, and how to begin care, since this profile is limited strictly to CMS-published data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Homage Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971781) since February 23, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Homage Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Homage Hospice scored 73.91 on the CMS composite process measure, below the Texas state average of 94.72; its reported care index score is 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Homage Hospice serves 88 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 88 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Homage Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but families may wish to consider it alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Homage Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 23, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for patients with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice focuses on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Homage Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (469) 625-0705 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Homage Hospice directly at (469) 625-0705 to learn about starting care, and verify certification and service details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CMS quality scores, family caregiver survey results, services offered, staffing, and how the hospice supports patients and families — Homage Hospice can be reached at (469) 625-0705 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Homage Hospice (CCN 971781) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971781?state=TX to confirm current certification and quality data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.