Methodist Hospice And Family Care
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671700)
CMS process measure: 93.1 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 74 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 998-2966 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 92% would definitely recommend Methodist Hospice And Family Care, and 88% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 93.10, slightly below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Methodist Hospice And Family Care serves 74 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within the current service area.
Yes, Methodist Hospice And Family Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671700, certified since November 1, 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Methodist Hospice And Family Care is a for-profit hospice serving the San Antonio, Texas area, based in Bexar County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 1, 2011 (CCN 671700).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 92% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data available here.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Methodist Hospice And Family Care scored 93.10, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 52.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 74 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Methodist Hospice And Family Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 671700) since November 1, 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 Hospice Survey, 92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 93.10, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure per CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows it serves 74 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 74 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality, and CMS publishes the same quality measures across ownership types so families can compare performance directly.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 1, 2011.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients generally expected to have six months or less to live; both emphasize symptom relief and quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; patients still receive active medical care aimed at managing pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Methodist Hospice And Family Care provides care; please contact the hospice at (210) 998-2966 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact the hospice directly at (210) 998-2966 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and its service area, all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare or by calling (210) 998-2966.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Methodist Hospice And Family Care using CCN 671700 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671700?state=TX.
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.