New Century Hospice Of San Antonio
Kerrville, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671612)
CMS process measure: 97 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 122 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (830) 955-5961 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
New Century Hospice Of San Antonio received 3 stars from family caregivers in the CMS survey, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 97.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
New Century Hospice Of San Antonio serves 122 ZIP codes from its Kerrville, Texas office in Bexar County.
Yes, New Century Hospice Of San Antonio is Medicare-certified (CCN 671612, since 2009); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
New Century Hospice Of San Antonio is a for-profit hospice based in Kerrville, Texas, serving Bexar County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since February 12, 2009, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 671612.
According to CMS Care Compare data based on the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Of families surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice delivered a bundle of recommended care processes, New Century Hospice Of San Antonio scored 97.00, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 70.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the same data set. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indication of quality.
The hospice reports serving 122 ZIP codes from its Kerrville office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as reported by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. New Century Hospice Of San Antonio has been Medicare-certified since February 12, 2009 (CCN 671612), 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 83% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their care experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 97.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 122 ZIP codes from its office in Kerrville, Texas, in Bexar County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 122 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is for-profit. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS publishes the same quality measures for all ownership types.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 12, 2009.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final stages of a terminal illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (830) 955-5961 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact New Century Hospice Of San Antonio at (830) 955-5961 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, and the areas served — all of which are available through this listing and Medicare Care Compare, or by calling (830) 955-5961.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up New Century Hospice Of San Antonio directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671612?state=TX to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.