Circle Of Life Hospice And Palliative Care
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971663)
CMS process measure: 91.74 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 72 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 890-2700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Circle Of Life Hospice And Palliative Care, often because of small patient counts. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 91.74, below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Circle Of Life Hospice And Palliative Care serves 72 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Circle Of Life Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 971663), certified since June 18, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
About this hospice
Circle Of Life Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice serving the San Antonio, Texas area, Medicare-certified since June 18, 2021 (CCN 971663). It provides care across a wide service area of 72 ZIP codes from its base in Bexar County.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Circle Of Life's CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including the overall star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage rating it 9 or 10 — have not been published by CMS for this hospice. This often occurs when patient counts are too small to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Circle Of Life scored 91.74, compared with the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 41.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published Care Compare data.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no separate cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to review the full, current record on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with questions about services and eligibility.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Circle Of Life Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 971663) since June 18, 2021, 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 survey results (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients to report.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 91.74, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure; CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and 41.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 72 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 72 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Circle Of Life Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but families may want to consider it alongside the CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 18, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients with a terminal prognosis, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions unrelated to their terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Circle Of Life Hospice And Palliative Care at (210) 890-2700 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here does not include enrollment steps; call the hospice at (210) 890-2700 to ask how to begin care and confirm eligibility.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS caregiver survey results, CMS quality scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact the hospice at (210) 890-2700 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Circle Of Life Hospice And Palliative Care (CCN 971663) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971663?state=TX to see the current published 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.