Cardinal Hospice Of South Texas
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971621)
CMS process measure: 94.66 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 74 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 310-3960 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Cardinal Hospice Of South Texas, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 94.66, which is at the Texas state average of 94.72.
Cardinal Hospice Of South Texas serves 74 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County. Families outside that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their location is covered.
Yes, Cardinal Hospice Of South Texas is Medicare-certified, with CCN 971621, certified since 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Cardinal Hospice Of South Texas is a for-profit hospice agency based in San Antonio, Texas, serving families in Bexar County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 19, 2020, meaning it meets federal health and safety standards required to bill Medicare for hospice services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Cardinal Hospice Of South Texas has not had CAHPS family caregiver survey results published. CMS does not release these figures for every hospice, often because too few surveys were completed to report reliably; this is not an indicator of poor quality, simply a gap in published data.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care practices, this hospice scored 94.66, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 94.72 for Texas. CMS also reports that 50.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff during the final days of life, one of several process measures tracked in its quality reporting program.
Cardinal Hospice Of South Texas reports serving 74 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office, giving families in the area a range of coverage options to discuss directly with the agency.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and review current details on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Cardinal Hospice Of South Texas is Medicare-certified (CCN 971621) since August 19, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, often because too few surveys were completed to report; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 94.66, which CMS reports as at the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Cardinal Hospice Of South Texas reports serving 74 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 74 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 measures and surveys are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 19, 2020.
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 patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically in the final stage of a terminal illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice focuses on comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but patients can continue to receive supportive medical care for symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (210) 310-3960 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (210) 310-3960 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about services offered, staff availability, how quickly care can begin, and how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures; contact Cardinal Hospice Of South Texas at (210) 310-3960 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Cardinal Hospice Of South Texas (CCN 971621) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971621?state=TX to review its current CMS data.
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.