Hospice in ZIP 78217 (San Antonio, TX)
There are 6 Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 78217, San Antonio, TX, within this CMS data release (average rating 3.0 / 5 among rated providers).
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Hospice programs deliver palliative, comfort-first care to people with a terminal illness, usually at home. Their services span nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite for family caregivers. Hospices certified by Medicare must satisfy federal conditions of participation.
Choosing among hospice in ZIP 78217
Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 78217, San Antonio, TX, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
Data profile for ZIP 78217
Using CMS data, we can profile the 6 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 78217: 1 (17%) carries a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 3 for-profit, 1 other. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 3.0 out of 5 at GUIDING LIGHT HOSPICE INC (for-profit). Reporting programs average 8.4 on the hospice care index. Across 1 reporting program, family caregiver survey ratings average 3.0 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 49 patients each.
| Providers on record | 6 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 6 (17%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | GUIDING LIGHT HOSPICE INC (3.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 3 for-profit, 1 other |
| Avg hospice care index | 8.4 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 3.0 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 49 |
Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 78217
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMEDIA HOSPICE LLC | Not rated | 8 | — | 47 | for-profit |
| GUIDING LIGHT HOSPICE INC | 3.0 | 10 | 3.0 | 136 | for-profit |
| JOURNEYS HOSPICE OF TEXAS LLC | Not rated | 7 | — | 29 | other |
| PRINCIPLE HOSPICE SERVICE LLC | Not rated | 9 | — | 16 | for-profit |
| PRODIGIOUS HOSPICES LLC | Not rated | 8 | — | 18 | Not reported |
| REFUGE HOSPICE, LLC | Not rated | — | — | — | Not reported |
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Data sources
Every figure on this page is drawn from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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