90/ 100
Not rated
Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C.
Hospice · 5811 University Hts, Ste 106, San Antonio, TX 78249
Family caregiver survey rating
39/ 100
Below average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 11/28/2013 · CCN 671793
- Rank in San Antonio
- #38 of 129 hospices
- Rank in Texas
- #327 of 584 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 113 patients
- County
- Bexar
- Service area
- 95 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) | 88.5% | 94.7% | 96.2% | Worse |
| Visits in the last days of life | 67.3% | — | 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 0 of 7 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 83% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Always provided timely help | 79% | 77% | 78% | About the same |
| Always treated patient with respect | 90% | 90% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 91% | 89% | 91% | About the same |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 75% | 76% | 76% | About the same |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 76% | 81% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend | 81% | 83% | 85% | Worse |
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) | 0.3% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 69.4% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 5.5% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 50.5% | — | 37.4% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 20.2% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0.9% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $22,711 | — | $19,227 | Worse |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 8.3 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 7.6% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 94.2% | — | 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
Cancer8%
Dementia42%
Stroke8%
Heart/circulatory disease19%
Respiratory disease10%
Other conditions14%
Where care is provided
Private home37%
Assisted living45%
Nursing facility17%
Other1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (95)
78002, 78003, 78005, 78006, 78009, 78011, 78016, 78017, 78023, 78026, 78028, 78039, 78052, 78056, 78057, 78061, 78063, 78064, 78065, 78069, 78070, 78073, 78075, 78101, 78108, 78109, 78112, 78114, 78118, 78121, 78130, 78132, 78147, 78148, 78152, 78154, 78155, 78161, 78163, 78201, 78202, 78203, 78205, 78207, 78208, 78209, 78210, 78212, 78213, 78214, 78216, 78217, 78218, 78219, 78220, 78221, 78222, 78223, 78224, 78225, 78227, 78228, 78229, 78230, 78231, 78232, 78233, 78237, 78238, 78239, 78240, 78242, 78244, 78245, 78247, 78248, 78249, 78250, 78251, 78252, 78253, 78254, 78255, 78256, 78257, 78258, 78259, 78260, 78261, 78264, 78265, 78266, 78269, 78624, 78861
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Frequently asked questions
Is Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C. Medicare-certified?
Yes. Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C. (CMS Certification Number 671793) has been Medicare-certified since 11/28/2013, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C. compare to other hospices in San Antonio?
Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C. ranks #38 of 129 hospices based in San Antonio on the Scorecard score, with 3 stars.
What areas does Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C. serve?
Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C. reports serving 95 ZIP codes to CMS, including 78002, 78003, 78005, 78006, 78009. Call (210) 733-3939 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C.. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.