SOUTHERN SKY HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 8746 WURZBACH RD STE 201-C
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- March 14, 2022
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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.
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) | 1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0 |
| Volunteers | 0 |
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 SOUTHERN SKY 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.
Southern Sky Hospice Overview
Southern Sky Hospice serves families in the San Antonio, Texas area from their office on Wurzbach Road. This provider operates as a for-profit hospice and has held Medicare certification since March of 2022. They hold accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, also known as ACHC. This means an outside group checked their work to ensure they follow national standards for patient safety. Choosing a hospice provider is a serious decision for any family. You deserve clear facts about who will be caring for your loved one during this time. This provider offers services within Bexar County to those who need end-of-life care. They are ready to assist you today.
About Southern Sky Hospice
Southern Sky Hospice is a for-profit, freestanding hospice agency. Being freestanding means they operate independently rather than as part of a large hospital system. They earned their Medicare certification in 2022. Their ACHC accreditation shows they meet specific requirements for health care quality. The ACHC sends experts to review clinical records and safety rules. This helps ensure the agency stays on track with patient needs. The team here is small, consisting of two employees including one registered nurse. They do not currently use volunteers in their care delivery. Families should know that this size allows for a very focused approach to hospice work. You can ask them directly how their small team manages patient care tasks each day. Knowing these details helps you feel more prepared when you make your choice.
Quality Ratings
What Is Hospice Care Like in San Antonio?
Hospice care in San Antonio focuses on comfort and dignity for the patient. It brings a team to your home or a facility to manage pain and symptoms. At Southern Sky Hospice, the team includes one registered nurse. This professional handles the medical side of care, such as managing medicine and checking vital signs. Other support roles like social workers or chaplains are often part of a hospice team. But this specific agency has a very lean staff structure. You should ask how they cover all the different needs of a patient with only two employees on staff. A good hospice team works with you to build a care plan that fits your family's daily life. They aim to make the final months as peaceful as possible for everyone involved in the process.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Finding the right fit takes time. Start by asking how they respond to emergencies after business hours. You need to know if a nurse is available to talk on the phone at three in the morning. Ask how often the nurse will visit your home. It is also smart to ask who will be on your primary care team. Will you see the same nurse every time, or will the staff rotate frequently? Finally, ask them to explain their plan for managing pain. You want a clear answer on how they keep a patient comfortable at home. Getting these answers now will save you stress later on. Take your time to get the information you need before you sign any paperwork.
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