Refuge Hospice, Llc
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A91679)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 296-6898 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Refuge Hospice, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This often happens with newly certified hospices or those with small patient counts, and does not reflect poor quality.
Refuge Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Refuge Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN A91679, certified since January 8, 2024. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Refuge Hospice, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice serving San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 8, 2024. CMS has not published an ownership type for this hospice in the data available.
CMS collects feedback from family caregivers through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, covering topics such as communication, support, and overall experience. For Refuge Hospice, CMS has not yet published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage rating the hospice 9-10. This is common for hospices that are newly certified or have small patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet published enough survey data.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 can be made at this time. CMS also has not published a care index score or data on visits in the last days of life for this listing.
Based on CMS data, Refuge Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its San Antonio office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above reflect CMS Care Compare data as currently published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Refuge Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN A91679), certified since January 8, 2024, 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 survey results (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens with newly certified hospices or small patient counts rather than indicating poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 can currently be made.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 1 ZIP code 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 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS has not published ownership type information for this hospice in the data available; please contact the hospice at (210) 296-6898 to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 8, 2024, according to CMS records.
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 curative treatment and are typically in the last months of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive care for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (210) 296-6898 to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (210) 296-6898 to learn about starting care, and verify current certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership; you can ask this hospice directly at (210) 296-6898 and review its Medicare Care Compare page for published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Refuge Hospice, LLC (CCN A91679) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A91679?state=TX to review current CMS-published information.
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.