ABUNDANT HOSPICE, LLC
Provider Information
- Address
- 400 N LOOP 1604 E, STE 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- August 14, 2020
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 1 |
| Volunteers | 0 |
8
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what ABUNDANT HOSPICE, LLC reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2020.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how ABUNDANT HOSPICE, LLC compares to hospices nationwide.
8.6 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 13th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
59
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day8.6 min
Ranks better than about 13% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends10%
Ranks better than about 70% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life94.2%
Ranks better than about 55% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits76.3%
Ranks better than about 17% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care13%
Ranks better than about 13% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months31.5%
Ranks better than about 65% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care18.5%
Ranks better than about 9% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice0%
Ranks better than about 55% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)85th percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$14,661 · 32nd percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 8 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 69.4% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment81.8%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment90.9%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Visits in the last days of life69.4%
- All care steps completed84.7%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer18%
- Dementia49%
- Heart and circulatory disease11%
- Lung and respiratory disease6%
- Stroke7%
- Other conditions12%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Abundant Hospice, LLC
Abundant Hospice, LLC serves families in San Antonio, Texas. They provide hospice care from their office on North Loop 1604 East. The agency has held Medicare certification since August 2020. This provider is a freestanding hospice that holds accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. Accreditation means an outside group checked their work against high standards. It shows the agency wants to meet specific rules for patient care. Most families look for this extra step when picking a partner for end of life care.
Understanding Their Services
This is a for-profit provider. They have been certified by Medicare for several years now. The Accreditation Commission for Health Care, or ACHC, reviewed their operations. They look at how a hospice handles medicine, records, and patient visits. This gives you a clear picture of their commitment to safety. You should know that for-profit status does not change the basic care they offer under Medicare rules. Their team includes eight staff members total. This group consists of three registered nurses and one licensed practical nurse. They do not currently use volunteers in their daily work. Understanding these numbers helps you see how they build their care teams. It is a simple way to look at their structure. You can talk to them about how they assign nurses to each home.
Quality of Care
What Is Hospice Care Like in SAN ANTONIO?
Hospice care in Bexar County focuses on comfort and pain relief. Teams come to your home to support the patient and the family. They manage symptoms so the patient stays as calm as possible. The team includes nurses who visit to check vitals and adjust medicine plans. These nurses are the core of the hospice experience. You will see them often during the week. They keep in touch with the family to explain what changes to expect. Some agencies have social workers or chaplains available too. This local team at Abundant Hospice has a specific mix of staff. With three registered nurses and one licensed practical nurse, they keep their focus on direct medical support. You can ask them how they schedule these visits in your specific part of the city. It helps to have a clear plan for who visits and when.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should feel confident before you sign any paperwork. Start by asking how they handle after hours calls. You need to know who answers the phone at three in the morning. Ask how quickly a nurse can get to your home if a crisis happens. That is a basic safety question. Next, ask about their experience with the specific illness your family member has. Some teams have more training in certain areas. It is also good to ask how they share information with your primary doctor. Coordination is the key to good care. Finally, ask about their staff turnover. You want to know if the same nurses will visit your home regularly. Building a bond with the care team makes the whole process smoother for everyone involved. Write these down before you call them.
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