Vitas Healthcare Of Texas Lp
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451591)
CMS process measure: 96.71 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 163 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 348-4040 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Vitas Healthcare Of Texas Lp 3 stars out of 5 in the CMS survey, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.71 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Vitas Healthcare Of Texas Lp serves 163 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Of Texas Lp is Medicare-certified, with CCN 451591, certified since February 23, 1994. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vitas Healthcare Of Texas Lp is a for-profit hospice based in San Antonio, Texas, serving families in Bexar County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since February 23, 1994, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of important care processes, Vitas Healthcare Of Texas Lp scored 96.71, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. Its care index score, drawn from the same CMS data, is 10, and CMS reports that 66.5% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life.
Vitas Healthcare Of Texas Lp reports serving 163 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information is provided here beyond that fact. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Of Texas Lp is Medicare-certified (CCN 451591) since February 23, 1994, 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 Care Compare data shows a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 83% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 96.71, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 163 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 163 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vitas Healthcare Of Texas Lp is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS survey and process measure results give a more direct picture of performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 23, 1994.
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 those who have decided to focus on comfort rather than 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, pain relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (210) 348-4040 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care with Vitas Healthcare Of Texas Lp, contact them directly at (210) 348-4040 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and what areas it serves; contact Vitas Healthcare Of Texas Lp at (210) 348-4040 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS data for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451591?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.