Paloma Hospice And Palliative Care
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671695)
CMS process measure: 77.1 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 198 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 988-1680 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Paloma Hospice And Palliative Care 82% of the time, and 77% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 77.10, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Paloma Hospice And Palliative Care serves 198 ZIP codes from its office in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. Families in this broad service area can be served from this single location.
Yes, Paloma Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 671695), certified since October 11, 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Paloma Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice serving the San Antonio, Texas area from its office in Bexar County. It has been Medicare-certified since October 11, 2011 (CCN 671695).
According to CMS Care Compare data, 82% of family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 77% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a distinct star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Paloma Hospice And Palliative Care scored 77.10, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports that 24.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, and a care index score of 7 was published for this provider.
Paloma Hospice And Palliative Care serves a broad area, covering 198 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this profile does not include cost information beyond that fact.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage of data supplied for this profile. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not by itself indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Paloma Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 671695), certified since October 11, 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, 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 77.10, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 198 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 198 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Paloma Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 11, 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 to relieve symptoms, while hospice care is generally for patients no longer pursuing curative treatment and focuses on comfort near the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is a choice about the goal of care, not giving up.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Paloma Hospice And Palliative Care at (210) 988-1680 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 the hospice at (210) 988-1680 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (210) 988-1680 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Paloma Hospice And Palliative Care's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671695?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.