hospice in Boerne, TX

Alamo Hospice

1595 S Main St Suite 101, Boerne, TX 78006 · (830) 816-5024

★★★★★5
Much above 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

Alamo Hospice at a glance

Alamo Hospice is a for-profit hospice in Boerne, Texas (Kendall County).

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

91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 76 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
For-Profit
Medicare-certified since
March 13, 2013
County
Kendall County
CMS Certification Number
671750

Ratings

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

Family survey

This facility90%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)90%81.2%82.7%Better
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)91%83.1%84.9%Better
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)84%76.3%76.4%Better
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)86%77.2%77.8%Better
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)95%90.2%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)87%80.7%81.7%Better
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)94%89.4%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility100%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)100%93%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)81%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 day764767

Where this hospice provides care

At home37%Assisted living33%Skilled nursing facility0%Other0%Nursing facility29%Inpatient hospice0%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Alamo Hospice

  1. All Saints Hospice Care INC

    10 Dominion Dr., Ste 2201, San Antonio, TX 78257 · 16.3 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  2. Southern Belle Hospice LLC

    17806 Ih 10 W, Ste 327, San Antonio, TX 78257 · 16.3 mi

    Not rated
  3. Heart of Texas Hospice

    18568 Forty Six Parkway Suite 3001A, Spring Branch, TX 78070 · 17.9 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  4. Elegant Hospice

    5718 University Heights Blvd Suite 203, San Antonio, TX 78249 · 20.8 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  5. Crest Palliative Care

    4085 de Zavala Road, Suite 100, Shavano Park, TX 78249 · 20.8 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  6. Vitas Healthcare of Texas LP

    5750 Northwest Pkwy Ste 111, San Antonio, TX 78249 · 20.8 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Alamo Hospice's rating?

Alamo Hospice has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Texas hospices is 3.5 stars.

Where is Alamo Hospice and how do I contact it?

Alamo Hospice is at 1595 S Main St Suite 101, Boerne, TX 78006. Phone: (830) 816-5024.

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.