Inspiration Hospice
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971587)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 874-4999 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Inspiration Hospice, often because of small patient counts, so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most up-to-date figures.
Inspiration Hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County. Families should confirm their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Inspiration Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971587), certified since April 9, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies that the patient meets eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Inspiration Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving the San Antonio, Texas area, based in Bexar County. It has been Medicare-certified since April 9, 2020, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 971587.
CMS Care Compare publishes family-caregiver survey results (CAHPS) and quality process measures for Medicare-certified hospices. For Inspiration Hospice, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage rating the hospice 9-10, in the currently available data. This is common for smaller hospices where patient counts are too low to generate a statistically reliable survey result, and it does not indicate poor quality of care.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average composite score of 94.72 is available (CMS lists this comparison as "not reported"). Families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current figures, as CMS updates this data periodically.
According to the data provided, Inspiration Hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost details are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided, and families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Inspiration Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971587) as of April 9, 2020, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Inspiration Hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of care quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Inspiration Hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is available; this is listed as "not reported."
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Inspiration Hospice serves 19 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 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Inspiration Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may consider, but CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside it when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Inspiration Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 9, 2020.
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 focuses on comfort and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice does not mean giving up care — it shifts the focus from curative treatment to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life for the patient and support for their family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Inspiration Hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (210) 874-4999 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact Inspiration Hospice at (210) 874-4999 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services provided, staff availability, how quickly care can begin, and how the hospice supports both patients and caregivers — contact Inspiration Hospice at (210) 874-4999 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Inspiration Hospice (CCN 971587) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971587?state=TX to see the latest CMS-published 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.