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JUNIPER HOSPICE LLC

For-ProfitACHC AccreditedFreestanding Hospice

Provider Information

Address
8746 WURZBACH RD STE 201-B
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240
Ownership Type
For-Profit
Medicare Certified Since
October 4, 2021

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CMS Quality Ratings

Overall Rating
Not yet rated

Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.

Quality of Care
Not yet rated

Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.

Patient Satisfaction
Not yet rated

CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.

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

Staffing breakdown for JUNIPER HOSPICE LLC
RoleStaff Count
Registered Nurses (RN)0
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)0
Volunteers26

2

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 JUNIPER 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

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.

Type of inpatient care
Both general inpatient care and respite care
Medical supplies and equipment
Brought in through an outside supplier

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 2021.

About JUNIPER HOSPICE LLC

JUNIPER HOSPICE LLC operates as a freestanding hospice provider in San Antonio, Texas. They have been certified by Medicare since October 2021. The team holds accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, also known as ACHC. This organization provides hospice care services to families in the Bexar County area.

Understanding This Provider

This is a for-profit hospice agency. Accreditation from the ACHC means an outside group checked their work against high standards. It shows the agency follows specific rules for patient care and safety. Most families find comfort knowing an independent group reviewed their operations. They currently have 26 volunteers on their team. These volunteers play a part in supporting patients. It is a unique structure compared to agencies that rely only on paid staff. You should ask how these volunteers interact with patients during your initial interview.

Quality Ratings Update

Official quality ratings for this provider are not yet available from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. You can still ask the agency for their internal quality reports or references.

What Is Hospice Care Like in SAN ANTONIO?

Hospice care in San Antonio focuses on comfort for people with serious illnesses. You will find many options across Bexar County. Choosing the right one takes time. This specific agency reports having two total employees and no registered nurses or licensed practical nurses listed in the current federal data. They do maintain a large group of 26 volunteers. This means their service model relies heavily on volunteer support rather than a large clinical staff. Always verify the current staffing plan when you call. Ask how they coordinate medical needs if no nurses are on their primary payroll. It is your right to know how they handle daily care requests.

What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider

Talking to a provider can feel hard. Keep your questions simple to get the best answers. First, ask how they provide nursing care 24 hours a day. You need to know who answers the phone at night. Second, ask how their volunteers are trained to help your family. Third, ask how they handle pain management for their patients. Finally, ask for a list of local hospitals they work with if a patient needs a higher level of care. Write the answers down during your call. Compare these notes between different agencies in your area. This helps you make a clear choice for your loved one.

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