River City Hospice & Palliative Care
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671655)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 83 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 858-9138 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS data shows 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend River City Hospice & Palliative Care, and 85% rated it 9 or 10 overall. Its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
River City Hospice & Palliative Care serves 83 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County.
Yes, River City Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 671655, since 2010); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
River City Hospice & Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice based in San Antonio, Texas, serving families in Bexar County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 27, 2010 (CCN 671655).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 82% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when survey volumes are small; this does not by itself indicate a quality concern.
On CMS's composite process measure, River City Hospice & Palliative Care scored 100.00, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 45.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent Care Compare data available.
River City Hospice & Palliative Care serves 83 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office, reflecting a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions about eligibility or services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. River City Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 671655) since September 27, 2010, 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, 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10. CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 83 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 83 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
River City Hospice & Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS quality data reflect actual reported outcomes and caregiver feedback rather than ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 27, 2010.
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 patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 forgoing medical attention or support, and patients can still receive care for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact River City Hospice & Palliative Care at (210) 858-9138 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact River City Hospice & Palliative Care at (210) 858-9138 for guidance and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures above and contact it directly at (210) 858-9138 for further specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view River City Hospice & Palliative Care's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671655?state=TX.
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.