Southern Sky Hospice
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971758)
CMS process measure: 89.19 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 729-6922 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Southern Sky Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 89.19, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Southern Sky Hospice serves 20 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County.
Yes, Southern Sky Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 971758, certified since March 14, 2022; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Southern Sky Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in San Antonio, Texas, serving patients in Bexar County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 14, 2022.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Southern Sky Hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Southern Sky Hospice scored 89.19, compared with the Texas state average of 94.72. This places the hospice below the state average on this particular measure. CMS has not published a care index score or a measure of visits in the last days of life for this hospice in the available data.
Southern Sky Hospice reports serving 20 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office, giving families in the surrounding area access to its services.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost information is included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided, and families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Southern Sky Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971758), certified since March 14, 2022, 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 for Southern Sky Hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients; it does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Southern Sky Hospice scored 89.19, compared with the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Southern Sky Hospice serves 20 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 20 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Southern Sky Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it is worth knowing when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Southern Sky Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 14, 2022, 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 rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Southern Sky Hospice at (210) 729-6922 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm where care is provided.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the enrollment process; contact Southern Sky Hospice directly at (210) 729-6922 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores compared to the state average, service area, and staffing; you can also compare these details for Southern Sky Hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Southern Sky Hospice (CCN 971758) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971758?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.