Excelacare Hospice
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671669)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 67 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (432) 550-7593 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Excelacare Hospice received 3 out of 5 stars in the CMS family caregiver survey, with 78% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Excelacare Hospice serves 67 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County.
Yes, Excelacare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671669, since 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Excelacare Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in San Antonio, Texas, serving families in Bexar County and surrounding communities. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency has been Medicare-certified since January 28, 2011.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Excelacare Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 78% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 77% rated their overall experience with the hospice at 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Excelacare Hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS data also shows that 46.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff during the last days of life, a measure CMS publishes to describe care intensity near the end of life.
Excelacare Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 67 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad coverage area from its San Antonio office.
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 that are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent publicly available vintage at the time of listing. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur simply because of small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Excelacare Hospice?
Yes. Excelacare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671669) since January 28, 2011, 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, Excelacare Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 78% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 77% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Excelacare Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Excelacare Hospice serves 67 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 67 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Excelacare Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but it is one factor families can consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Excelacare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 28, 2011.
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 focused on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Excelacare Hospice; please contact the hospice at (432) 550-7593 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Excelacare Hospice directly at (432) 550-7593 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how a hospice supports patients and families; contact Excelacare Hospice at (432) 550-7593 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Excelacare Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671669?state=TX to confirm current CMS ratings and 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.