Hummingbird Hospice Llc
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971689)
CMS process measure: 94.74 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 73 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 908-9774 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Hummingbird Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 94.74, which is at the Texas state average of 94.72.
Hummingbird Hospice serves 73 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, TX office in Bexar County.
Yes, Hummingbird Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971689, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hummingbird Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice based in San Antonio, Texas, serving the Bexar County area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 10, 2021, under CCN 971689.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Hummingbird Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and should not be taken as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been publicly reported.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Hummingbird Hospice scored 94.74, which CMS reports as at the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also lists a care index score of 6 and a rate of 57.0% for visits occurring in the last days of life for this hospice.
Hummingbird Hospice reports serving 73 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
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 in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the latest information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hummingbird Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971689, since June 10, 2021), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Hummingbird Hospice, which often happens with hospices that have smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Hummingbird Hospice's composite process score is 94.74, which CMS reports as at the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also lists a care index score of 6 and reports that 57.0% of patients had visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hummingbird Hospice serves 73 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, TX office in Bexar County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 73 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hummingbird Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it is disclosed by CMS as part of provider information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hummingbird Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 10, 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 nearing the end of life, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care from curing an illness to focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive medications and support for symptom relief.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Hummingbird Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (210) 908-9774 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Hummingbird Hospice at (210) 908-9774 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, staffing, and how the hospice supports caregivers; contact Hummingbird Hospice at (210) 908-9774 for specifics, and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hummingbird Hospice directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971689?state=TX using CCN 971689.
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.