Summit Home Health And Hospice
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971516)
CMS process measure: 94.68 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 128 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 615-3877 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Summit Home Health And Hospice holds a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 94.68 is at the Texas state average of 94.72.
Summit Home Health And Hospice serves 128 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County.
Yes, Summit Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971516, since 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Summit Home Health And Hospice is a for-profit, Medicare-certified hospice based in San Antonio, Texas, serving families in Bexar County and the surrounding region. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 2019.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Summit Home Health And Hospice received a 4-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered — Summit Home Health And Hospice scored 94.68, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 94.72 for Texas. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and shows that visits occurred in the last days of life for 59.4% of patients, based on the most recent published data.
Summit Home Health And Hospice reports serving 128 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office, reflecting a broad geographic service area. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this is often related to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of care quality.
All figures above are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; families should contact the hospice directly for questions specific to their situation.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Summit Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971516), certified since August 30, 2019, 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, this hospice earned a 4-star rating, with 82% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 94.68, which CMS classifies as at the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Summit Home Health And Hospice reports serving 128 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 128 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey scores are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 2019, 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 is for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less.
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 treatment 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 Summit Home Health And Hospice at (210) 615-3877 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Summit Home Health And Hospice directly at (210) 615-3877 to discuss eligibility and next steps.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS caregiver ratings, CMS quality scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care needs are addressed — you can review these details for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare or by calling (210) 615-3877.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Summit Home Health And Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971516?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.