American Medical Hospice & Palliative Care
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741619)
CMS process measure: 86.4 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 102 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 812-5709 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for American Medical Hospice & Palliative Care, so a star rating or percent-recommend figure is not available. On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 86.40, below the Texas state average of 94.72.
American Medical Hospice & Palliative Care serves 102 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County.
Yes, American Medical Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 741619, since 2016); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
American Medical Hospice & Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice serving San Antonio, Texas, and the surrounding Bexar County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 26, 2016.
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 this hospice, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient survey counts. This should not be taken as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released this data publicly.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, American Medical Hospice & Palliative Care scored 86.40, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 55.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the current Care Compare data vintage.
The hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 102 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. Families are encouraged to review the full details on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with any questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. American Medical Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 741619), certified since May 26, 2016, 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 this hospice, often because of small patient survey counts; this does not necessarily reflect the quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 86.40, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 55.6% 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 102 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 102 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 indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 26, 2016.
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 shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care or support — pain management and symptom relief continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact them at (210) 812-5709 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment steps; contact the hospice at (210) 812-5709 and confirm eligibility and process details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area coverage, and how care needs are met — much of which is available on Medicare Care Compare, with remaining questions directed to the hospice at (210) 812-5709.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view its official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741619?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.