hospice in San Antonio, TX

Vitas Healthcare of Texas LP

5750 Northwest Pkwy Ste 111, San Antonio, TX 78249 · (210) 348-4040

★★★★★3
Average
CMS family caregiver survey star rating

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Vitas Healthcare of Texas LP at a glance

Vitas Healthcare of Texas LP is a for-profit hospice in San Antonio, Texas (Bexar County).

CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Texas average of 3.5.

85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 423 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
For-Profit
Medicare-certified since
February 23, 1994
County
Bexar County
CMS Certification Number
451591

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)3 / 53.5 / 53.7 / 5Worse

Family survey

This facility83%Texas average81.2%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)83%81.2%82.7%Average
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)85%83.1%84.9%Average
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)74%76.3%76.4%Average
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)76%77.2%77.8%Average
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)89%90.2%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)80%80.7%81.7%Average
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)92%89.4%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility96.7%Texas average93%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)96.7%93%92.5%Average
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)66.5%55.4%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)108.58.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day4234767

Where this hospice provides care

At home66%Assisted living15%Skilled nursing facility1%Other1%Nursing facility16%Inpatient hospice1%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Vitas Healthcare of Texas LP

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    For-profit

    Not rated
  2. Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C.

    5811 University Hts, Ste 106, San Antonio, TX 78249 · under 1 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  3. Crest Palliative Care

    4085 de Zavala Road, Suite 100, Shavano Park, TX 78249 · under 1 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  4. Elegant Hospice

    5718 University Heights Blvd Suite 203, San Antonio, TX 78249 · under 1 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  5. Changing Seasons Hospice

    5962 Danny Kaye Drive, Building 4, San Antonio, TX 78240 · 2.9 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  6. Trinity Hospice

    8637 Fredericksburg Rd. Bld 4, Ste 401, San Antonio, TX 78240 · 2.9 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Vitas Healthcare of Texas LP's rating?

Vitas Healthcare of Texas LP has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Texas hospices is 3.5 stars.

Where is Vitas Healthcare of Texas LP and how do I contact it?

Vitas Healthcare of Texas LP is at 5750 Northwest Pkwy Ste 111, San Antonio, TX 78249. Phone: (210) 348-4040.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.