Christus Vna Hospice San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451514)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 88 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 785-5255 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Christus VNA Hospice San Antonio has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 80% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Christus VNA Hospice San Antonio serves 88 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County.
Yes, Christus VNA Hospice San Antonio is Medicare-certified (CCN 451514), certified since 1986; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Christus VNA Hospice San Antonio is a for-profit hospice agency based in San Antonio, Texas, serving Bexar County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 2, 1986.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among families surveyed, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Christus VNA Hospice San Antonio scored 100.00, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing this hospice above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 72.2% of patients received visits during the last days of life, and a care index score of 10 is listed for this hospice.
Christus VNA Hospice San Antonio's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 88 ZIP codes.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of care quality. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available from this data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Christus VNA Hospice San Antonio is Medicare-certified (CCN 451514), certified since December 2, 1986. 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 received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 80% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The hospice's composite process score is 100.00, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports 72.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Christus VNA Hospice San Antonio serves 88 ZIP codes from its office in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 88 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Christus VNA Hospice San Antonio is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are the best available indicators of experience and process performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 2, 1986, 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 specifically for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less. Both aim to relieve pain and support quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care itself, and patients can still receive medical attention for pain and symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care. Please contact Christus VNA Hospice San Antonio at (210) 785-5255 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This data does not include enrollment steps. Please contact Christus VNA Hospice San Antonio at (210) 785-5255 to learn how to begin care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the size of the service area, and how to reach the hospice directly — all of which are reflected in this listing where CMS has published the data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Christus VNA Hospice San Antonio directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451514?state=TX to review CMS's published data and confirm current details.
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.