Companion Hospice And Palliative Care Of South Texas Llc
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741599)
CMS process measure: 87.41 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 61 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (855) 320-5552 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 87% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 87.41, below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Companion Hospice And Palliative Care Of South Texas Llc serves 61 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County.
Yes, Companion Hospice And Palliative Care Of South Texas Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 741599, since April 2016); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Companion Hospice And Palliative Care Of South Texas Llc is a for-profit hospice based in San Antonio, Texas, serving Bexar County and surrounding communities. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 2016, with CCN 741599.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 87% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when survey response counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers recommended care processes, this hospice scored 87.41, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A related CMS measure shows 82.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to check the source directly for the most current vintage.
The hospice reports serving 61 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to review Medicare Care Compare directly and contact the hospice for further information about services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Companion Hospice And Palliative Care Of South Texas Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 741599) since April 1, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 87.41 on CMS's composite process measure, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 61 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 61 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS survey and process measures are more direct indicators of experience and care delivery.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 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 to relieve symptoms, while hospice care is focused specifically on comfort for people who have stopped pursuing curative treatment, typically when life expectancy is limited.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life; it does not mean abandoning care or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (855) 320-5552 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the admission process; please contact the hospice at (855) 320-5552 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (855) 320-5552 for specifics beyond published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741599?state=TX using CCN 741599.
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.