COMPANION HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE OF SOUTH TEXAS LLC
Provider Information
- Address
- 3201 CHERRY RIDGE DR STE C-300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78230 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- April 1, 2016
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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 August 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) | 2 |
| Physicians | 1 |
| Volunteers | 2 |
5
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 COMPANION HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE OF SOUTH TEXAS 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
- Respite care (up to five days at a time, to give family caregivers a break)
- 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 2019.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how COMPANION HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE OF SOUTH TEXAS LLC compares to hospices nationwide.
10.7 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 33rd percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
55
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 day10.7 min
Ranks better than about 33% 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 weekends8.1%
Ranks better than about 52% 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 life95%
Ranks better than about 61% 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 visits72.2%
Ranks better than about 23% 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 care8.5%
Ranks better than about 36% 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 months33.9%
Ranks better than about 58% 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 care27.1%
Ranks better than about 2% 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)67th 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$27,599 · 87th 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 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 82.9% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening97.8%
- Pain assessment93.3%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment95.6%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids90.9%
- Visits in the last days of life82.9%
- All care steps completed87.4%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer15%
- Dementia9%
- Heart and circulatory disease38%
- Lung and respiratory disease8%
- Other conditions30%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Hospice Care in San Antonio
Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas offers end of life support to people in the San Antonio area. This provider operates as a freestanding hospice agency. They hold accreditation from the Joint Commission. This means an outside group checked their work against high standards. It is a sign of their commitment to clear rules. They have served the community since April 2016. Their team works to provide comfort for patients and their families during a difficult time. Choosing the right care is a heavy decision for any family member. We want to help you understand your options in Bexar County. Their office sits on Cherry Ridge Drive. They focus on meeting the needs of those they serve in the region.
About Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas
This provider is a for-profit hospice agency. They have been certified by Medicare for many years. The Joint Commission accreditation they hold is a big deal. This group performs regular reviews of health care agencies. They look at how a provider manages safety and patient outcomes. It shows the team wants to do things the right way. The agency employs five people total. This includes two registered nurses and one physician. They also work with two volunteers to support patient needs. Families should know that accreditation is a voluntary step. Not every agency chooses to undergo this extra layer of oversight. It gives you a look at their internal goals. You can see how they stack up against others in your search for care. Ask them how their small team coordinates daily visits for your loved one.
Quality of Care
What Is Hospice Care Like in San Antonio?
Hospice care in San Antonio focuses on comfort and dignity for the patient. It is not about curing an illness. It is about making sure someone feels as good as possible every day. The care happens wherever the patient calls home. This could be a house or a care facility. Teams often include doctors, nurses, and aides. This specific agency uses two registered nurses and one doctor to lead their care plans. They also have volunteers who can help with errands or sitting with a patient. The goal is to keep the patient pain free. That is the main focus of the medical staff. Families get support too. You will have someone to call if you have questions about medicines or symptoms. It is a team effort to make life better for everyone involved in the process.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should feel ready to ask questions before you pick a team. Start by asking how quickly a nurse can get to your home if an emergency happens at night. Ask how they handle pain management for their patients. You should also ask how often a nurse will visit your loved one each week. It helps to know who will be the main person you talk to for updates. Ask if they have staff available on weekends or holidays. Find out how they include the family in the plan of care. You need to be sure they listen to your concerns. Take your time to get clear answers. A good agency will be happy to explain how they work. They know this is a big change for your family. Good communication is the key to a healthy partnership with your care team.
Keep Your Family Stories Alive
Your loved one has a life story worth keeping safe for the future. We offer tools to help you record and save these memories for your children and grandchildren.
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