Principle Hospice Service Llc
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971582)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 455-6050 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Principle Hospice Service LLC, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, though, it scored 100.00 compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above average.
Principle Hospice Service LLC serves 17 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice to confirm whether their location is included.
Yes, Principle Hospice Service LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 971582), certified since July 21, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Principle Hospice Service LLC is a for-profit hospice based in San Antonio, Texas, serving Bexar County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 21, 2020.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for Principle Hospice Service LLC. This often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Principle Hospice Service LLC scored 100.00, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 65.0% of patients, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
Principle Hospice Service LLC's service area currently covers 17 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. No cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the hospice's full profile on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Principle Hospice Service LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 971582), certified since July 21, 2020, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average; CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and notes visits in the last days of life for 65.0% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 17 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 17 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Principle Hospice Service LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, so it's worth reviewing CMS quality measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 21, 2020, according to CMS records.
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 focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 withholding care for pain or other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Principle Hospice Service LLC at (210) 455-6050 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the admission process; contact the hospice at (210) 455-6050 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CMS quality scores, service area, staffing availability, and how the hospice supports patients and caregivers; contact Principle Hospice Service LLC at (210) 455-6050 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Principle Hospice Service LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971582?state=TX to confirm current CMS data.
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.