Nightingale Hospice Care Of Texas Inc.
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A91619)
CMS process measure: 98.21 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 449-6572 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Nightingale Hospice Care Of Texas Inc., so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, on CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 98.21, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Nightingale Hospice Care Of Texas Inc. serves 50 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County.
Yes, Nightingale Hospice Care Of Texas Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN A91619), certified since July 27, 2023; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Nightingale Hospice Care Of Texas Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice located in San Antonio, Texas, serving families in Bexar County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 27, 2023. The data provided does not include ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government), so families should confirm this directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage giving a top rating of 9 or 10. This is often the case when a hospice has served a small number of patients during the survey period, and it should not be taken as a sign of poor quality \u2014 it simply means CMS has not yet published these figures.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Nightingale Hospice Care Of Texas Inc. scored 98.21, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. The hospice reports serving 50 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available to CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Nightingale Hospice Care Of Texas Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN A91619), certified since July 27, 2023. 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 family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report \u2014 this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Nightingale Hospice Care Of Texas Inc. scored 98.21, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice serves 50 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 50 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run \u2014 and does it matter?
Ownership type is not included in the data provided; please contact the hospice at (210) 449-6572 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 27, 2023.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is comfort-focused care for people with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care \u2014 patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (210) 449-6572 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin the process, contact Nightingale Hospice Care Of Texas Inc. directly at (210) 449-6572 and verify certification and services on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staffing, care settings, and how the hospice supports patients and caregivers \u2014 contact the hospice at (210) 449-6572 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Nightingale Hospice Care Of Texas Inc. using CCN A91619 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A91619?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.