ENHABIT HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 1000 CENTRAL PKWY N, STE 220
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- October 22, 2012
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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) | 6 |
12
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 ENHABIT HOSPICE 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 2022.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how ENHABIT HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
14.8 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 74th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
23
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 day14.8 min
Ranks better than about 74% 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 weekends6.4%
Ranks better than about 31% 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 life98.5%
Ranks better than about 89% 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 visits52.7%
Ranks better than about 50% 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 care0%
Ranks better than about 81% 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 months52.4%
Ranks better than about 14% 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 care9.5%
Ranks better than about 38% 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)83rd 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$14,771 · 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 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 56.2% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening98.1%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed99.1%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life56.2%
- All care steps completed97.2%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer10%
- Dementia24%
- Heart and circulatory disease16%
- Lung and respiratory disease32%
- Other conditions10%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Enhabit Hospice in San Antonio
Enhabit Hospice provides end-of-life care for patients and families in San Antonio, Texas. This freestanding facility offers services to the local Bexar County area. They have been certified by Medicare since 2012. The team holds accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. This accreditation shows that the provider meets high standards for safety and patient care. Families looking for care in this region can rely on these established standards to guide their search. The organization focuses on the needs of patients during their final months of life. It serves the community from its office on Central Parkway North.
About Enhabit Hospice
Enhabit Hospice operates as a for-profit organization in Texas. They have maintained Medicare certification for over a decade. Accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care is a sign of their commitment to quality. This group reviews hospice programs to ensure they follow strict rules for clinical care and patient safety. Because they earn this status, families can feel better about the level of oversight in place. The agency employs 12 staff members to manage daily operations. Six of these employees are registered nurses. These nurses provide the clinical support needed to manage symptoms and comfort. You should know that for-profit status means the agency is a business, but they must still meet the same federal quality rules as non-profit groups. Always check how a provider handles their care plans to see if they fit your family goals.
Quality of Care
What Is Hospice Care Like in San Antonio?
Hospice care in San Antonio focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness. The goal is to manage pain and help the patient stay at home whenever possible. Teams often include doctors, nurses, and social workers who visit the home regularly. At Enhabit Hospice, the team includes six registered nurses who lead the clinical side of care. This staffing level allows for frequent check-ins and quick responses to changes in a patient's condition. Being a freestanding hospice means they focus solely on hospice care rather than running a hospital or nursing home. This can make communication easier for families who need quick answers. Local hospice teams also connect families with equipment and supplies. They aim to make the home environment as supportive as it can be for both the patient and the caregivers.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should feel empowered to ask direct questions before you sign any paperwork. First, ask how quickly a nurse can get to your home if a crisis occurs at night or on a weekend. Prompt access to care is a major part of hospice success. Second, ask how the team will help with the emotional and spiritual stress of this time. You want to know if they offer counseling for family members who are grieving. Third, ask about their specific experience with the patient's primary diagnosis. Some agencies have more experience with specific conditions than others. Finally, ask who will be the main point of contact for your daily concerns. Having one person to call makes a big difference when things get busy. These questions help you understand how the agency will work with your family each day.
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