Opuscare Of Texas
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741589)
CMS process measure: 80.09 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 146 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 988-1461 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Opuscare Of Texas has a 2-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 71% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 80.09 is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Opuscare Of Texas serves 146 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific ZIP code is included in its service area.
Yes, Opuscare Of Texas is Medicare-certified, with CCN 741589, certified since December 3, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Opuscare Of Texas is a for-profit hospice based in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, Medicare-certified since December 3, 2015 (CCN 741589). It serves a wide area, covering 146 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Opuscare Of Texas a 2-star rating. Among those surveyed, 71% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 69% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice provides recommended care processes, Opuscare Of Texas scored 80.09, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 71.1% of patients, based on the data provided.
Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that omission does not indicate poor quality; it is often the result of small numbers of surveyed patients, and families should not read anything negative into a missing figure.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied and should be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Opuscare Of Texas is Medicare-certified (CCN 741589) since December 3, 2015, 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 Care Compare data shows a 2-star CAHPS rating, with 71% of surveyed family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 69% rating their 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 80.09, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure; CMS also lists a care index score of 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Opuscare Of Texas, based in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, serves 146 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 146 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Opuscare Of Texas is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several to consider, alongside CAHPS survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 3, 2015.
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 for people who have stopped seeking curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Opuscare Of Texas at (210) 988-1461 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Opuscare Of Texas at (210) 988-1461 for details and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Opuscare Of Texas at (210) 988-1461 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Opuscare Of Texas's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741589?state=TX to confirm current ratings and details.
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.