San Antonio Hospice Care
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971578)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 281-5888 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for San Antonio Hospice Care, so there is no published star rating or recommendation percentage to report at this time. This is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than a reflection of care quality.
San Antonio Hospice Care serves 14 ZIP codes from its office in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, San Antonio Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 971578, certified since June 2, 2020), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
San Antonio Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice serving the San Antonio, Texas area, Medicare-certified since June 2, 2020 (CCN 971578). Care is coordinated from its office in Bexar County, and according to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice serves 14 ZIP codes.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend it, or percentage of caregivers rating it 9-10. This absence often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality, so families should not read anything negative into it.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice showing how it compares against the Texas state average of 94.72, so a direct comparison ("vs_state: not reported") is not currently possible using this dataset. CMS data does show a care index score of 7 and that 36.0% of visits occurred in the last days of life, though CMS has not provided further context alongside these figures for this listing.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is available or implied here. Families are encouraged to review current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact San Antonio Hospice Care with any specific questions, as this profile includes only what CMS has published as of its most recent data refresh.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. San Antonio Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 971578) since June 2, 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 (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score comparison for this hospice against the Texas state average of 94.72; CMS does list a care index score of 7 and that 36.0% of visits occurred in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
San Antonio Hospice Care serves 14 ZIP codes from its office in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
San Antonio Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, and families can review CMS quality data alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
San Antonio Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since June 2, 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 is focused on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and generally have a prognosis of six months or less.
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 on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This dataset does not specify where San Antonio Hospice Care delivers services; please contact the hospice at (210) 281-5888 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 San Antonio Hospice Care directly at (210) 281-5888 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact San Antonio Hospice Care at (210) 281-5888 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view San Antonio Hospice Care's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971578?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.