90/ 100
Not rated
Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC
Hospice · 3201 Cherry Ridge Dr Ste C-300, San Antonio, TX 78230
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
42/ 100
Average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 04/01/2016 · CCN 741599
- Rank in San Antonio
- #31 of 129 hospices
- Rank in Texas
- #299 of 584 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 55 patients
- County
- Bexar
- Service area
- 61 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 1 of 3 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 87.4% | 94.7% | 96.2% | Worse |
| Visits in the last days of life | 82.9% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 9 | 8.4 | 8.8 | About the same |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 1 of 7 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 81% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Always provided timely help | 74% | 77% | 78% | Worse |
| Always treated patient with respect | 90% | 90% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 89% | 89% | 91% | Worse |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 75% | 76% | 76% | About the same |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 82% | 81% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend | 87% | 83% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 3 of 10 reported measures, worse on 6.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.1% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 72.2% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 8.5% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 33.9% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 27.1% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $27,599 | — | $19,227 | Worse |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 10.7 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 8.1% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 95% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer15%
Dementia9%
Heart/circulatory disease38%
Respiratory disease8%
Other conditions30%
Where care is provided
Private home99%
Skilled nursing facility1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (61)
78002, 78003, 78006, 78009, 78016, 78023, 78026, 78028, 78039, 78052, 78059, 78063, 78064, 78065, 78069, 78101, 78108, 78109, 78112, 78114, 78121, 78148, 78154, 78155, 78163, 78207, 78209, 78210, 78212, 78213, 78216, 78217, 78218, 78220, 78221, 78222, 78223, 78227, 78228, 78229, 78230, 78231, 78232, 78233, 78237, 78238, 78239, 78240, 78242, 78245, 78247, 78249, 78250, 78251, 78253, 78254, 78255, 78258, 78259, 78260, 78861
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Frequently asked questions
Is Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC (CMS Certification Number 741599) has been Medicare-certified since 04/01/2016, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC compare to other hospices in San Antonio?
Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC ranks #31 of 129 hospices based in San Antonio on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC serve?
Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC reports serving 61 ZIP codes to CMS, including 78002, 78003, 78006, 78009, 78016. Call (855) 320-5552 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.