Suncrest Hospice San Antonio Llc
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971590)
CMS process measure: 98.68 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 93 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (830) 637-2721 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Suncrest Hospice San Antonio has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.68 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Suncrest Hospice San Antonio serves 93 ZIP codes from its office in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County.
Yes, Suncrest Hospice San Antonio is Medicare-certified, with CCN 971590, certified since January 30, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Suncrest Hospice San Antonio LLC is a for-profit hospice serving families in San Antonio, Texas and the surrounding Bexar County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 30, 2020, under CCN 971590.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Suncrest Hospice San Antonio received an overall rating of 4 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 85% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 80% rated the hospice 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes — Suncrest Hospice San Antonio scored 98.68, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS data also shows a care index score of 10 and that 83.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the measures CMS has published for this hospice.
Suncrest Hospice San Antonio's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 93 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost figures are provided here beyond that fact.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as measures can be updated over time.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Suncrest Hospice San Antonio is Medicare-certified (CCN 971590) since January 30, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 80% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Suncrest Hospice San Antonio scored 98.68 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 83.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 93 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 93 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Suncrest Hospice San Antonio is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't directly indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 30, 2020, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is for people with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy 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 curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions, and care decisions remain in the patient's and family's hands.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Suncrest Hospice San Antonio at (830) 637-2721 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The published CMS data doesn't include intake procedures; contact Suncrest Hospice San Antonio directly at (830) 637-2721 for information on starting care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS caregiver satisfaction scores, CMS quality measures, service area, staffing, and available support services — contact Suncrest Hospice San Antonio at (830) 637-2721 for details not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Suncrest Hospice San Antonio (CCN 971590) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971590?state=TX to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.