Altus Hospice
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741642)
CMS process measure: 96.66 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 86 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 405-4742 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey for Altus Hospice gave it a 75% definitely-recommend rate and rated it 9 or 10 out of 10 also 75% of the time. On CMS's composite process measure, Altus Hospice scored 96.66, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Altus Hospice serves 86 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office, located in Bexar County. Families in the surrounding region can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Altus Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 741642, certified since 2016. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Altus Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in San Antonio, Texas, serving families in Bexar County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 4, 2016.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 75% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend Altus Hospice, and 75% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Altus Hospice scored 96.66, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 72.3% of patients, based on CMS Care Compare data.
Altus Hospice reports serving 86 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office, reflecting a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied and should be verified directly with CMS or the hospice for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Altus Hospice?
Yes, Altus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741642), with certification dating to November 4, 2016. 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, 75% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Altus Hospice, and 75% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Altus Hospice scored 96.66 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Altus Hospice reports serving 86 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 86 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Altus Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures are a more direct source of that information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Altus Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 4, 2016, according to CMS Care Compare data.
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 curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness, but patients can still receive medical care for pain and symptom management and can change their care plan if their needs change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Altus Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (210) 405-4742 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 Altus Hospice at (210) 405-4742 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how a hospice supports patients and families day to day; contact Altus Hospice at (210) 405-4742 for specifics, and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Altus Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741642?state=TX using CCN 741642.
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.