Hospice in ZIP 78249 (San Antonio, TX)

CMS records 5 hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 78249 (San Antonio, TX); among those rated, the average overall score is 3.0 out of 5.

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Hospice programs provide comfort-focused, palliative care for people with a terminal illness, typically in the home. Services include nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite care for family caregivers. Medicare-certified hospices must meet federal conditions of participation.

Side-by-side provider data

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
CIRCLE OF LIFE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARENot rated7—69for-profit
CREST PALLIATIVE CARE3.0103.086for-profit
ELEGANT HOSPICENot rated7—46for-profit
GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPICE OF SAN ANTONIO, L.L.C.3.093.0113for-profit
VITAS HEALTHCARE OF TEXAS LP3.0103.0423for-profit

Hospice on record in ZIP 78249

Hospice · For-Profit CIRCLE OF LIFE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE San Antonio, TX 78249 Not CMS-rated Hospice · For-Profit CREST PALLIATIVE CARE Shavano Park, TX 78249 CMS rating 3.0 / 5 Hospice · For-Profit ELEGANT HOSPICE San Antonio, TX 78249 Not CMS-rated Hospice · For-Profit GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPICE OF SAN ANTONIO, L.L.C. San Antonio, TX 78249 CMS rating 3.0 / 5 Hospice · For-Profit VITAS HEALTHCARE OF TEXAS LP San Antonio, TX 78249 CMS rating 3.0 / 5

Nearby ZIP codes with hospice

ZIP 78148HospiceZIP 78201HospiceZIP 78209HospiceZIP 78210HospiceZIP 78212HospiceZIP 78213HospiceZIP 78214HospiceZIP 78216HospiceZIP 78217HospiceZIP 78228HospiceZIP 78229HospiceZIP 78230HospiceZIP 78232HospiceZIP 78240HospiceZIP 78245HospiceZIP 78247HospiceZIP 78248HospiceZIP 78253HospiceZIP 78257HospiceZIP 78261Hospice

What to weigh in ZIP 78249

Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.

Families in ZIP 78249, San Antonio, TX should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.

CMS snapshot for ZIP 78249

The current snapshot records 5 hospices in ZIP 78249; 3 (60%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 5 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.0 out of 5 at CREST PALLIATIVE CARE (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 3.0 to 3.0 out of 5. The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 8.6. Family caregiver survey ratings average 3.0 out of 5 across 3 reporting programs. Reporting programs average a daily census of 147 patients each.

Providers on record5
With a published overall rating3 of 5 (60%)
Average overall rating3.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerCREST PALLIATIVE CARE (3.0 / 5)
Ownership mix5 for-profit
Avg hospice care index8.6
Avg caregiver survey star3.0 / 5
Avg daily census147

Frequently asked questions

How many hospice are in ZIP 78249?
The current CMS snapshot lists 5 Medicare-certified hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 78249 (San Antonio, TX).
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
Do any providers in ZIP 78249 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 78249 in this CMS snapshot.
What is the average CMS rating for hospice in ZIP 78249?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospice in ZIP 78249 is 3.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Which hospice in ZIP 78249 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, CREST PALLIATIVE CARE has the highest published CMS overall star rating among hospice in ZIP 78249, at 3.0 out of 5.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 78249?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 78249. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.

About the data

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