River City Hospice Of Texas, L.L.C.
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671716)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 858-9138 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 80% would definitely recommend River City Hospice Of Texas, with 84% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
River City Hospice Of Texas serves 50 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, TX office in Bexar County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, River City Hospice Of Texas is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671716, certified since February 14, 2012. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
River City Hospice Of Texas, L.L.C. is a for-profit hospice agency based in San Antonio, Texas (Bexar County), certified by Medicare since February 14, 2012. It serves a wide area, reaching 50 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 80% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care activities — River City Hospice Of Texas scored 100.00, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 58.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published CMS data.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; CMS updates these figures periodically, so families should check the Care Compare website for the most current numbers. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. This profile does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services, as CMS data does not include that information — families should contact the hospice directly for those details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. River City Hospice Of Texas is Medicare-certified (CCN 671716), certified since February 14, 2012, 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, 80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, River City Hospice Of Texas scored 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It 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 — and does it matter?
River City Hospice Of Texas is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results provide more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 2012.
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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies 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 or support, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; contact River City Hospice Of Texas at (210) 858-9138 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; contact River City Hospice Of Texas at (210) 858-9138 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area — all information you can request directly from River City Hospice Of Texas at (210) 858-9138 or review on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up River City Hospice Of Texas (CCN 671716) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671716?state=TX to review its current CMS quality and survey 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.