hospice in San Antonio, TX

Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C.

5811 University Hts, Ste 106, San Antonio, TX 78249 · (210) 733-3939

★★★★★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

Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C. at a glance

Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C. 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.

81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 113 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
For-Profit
Medicare-certified since
November 28, 2013
County
Bexar County
CMS Certification Number
671793

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 facility76%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)76%81.2%82.7%Worse
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)81%83.1%84.9%Average
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)75%76.3%76.4%Average
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)79%77.2%77.8%Average
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)90%90.2%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)83%80.7%81.7%Average
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)91%89.4%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility88.5%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)88.5%93%92.5%Average
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)67.3%55.4%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)98.58.9Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day1134767

Where this hospice provides care

At home37%Assisted living45%Other1%Nursing facility17%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C.

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  2. Circle of Life Hospice and Palliative Care

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  3. Vitas Healthcare of Texas LP

    5750 Northwest Pkwy Ste 111, San Antonio, TX 78249 · under 1 mi

    For-profit

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

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

    For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  5. San Antonio Inspire Hospice LLC

    5460 Babcock Rd Ste 120, San Antonio, TX 78240 · 2.9 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  6. Changing Seasons Hospice

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Frequently asked questions

What is Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C.'s rating?

Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C. 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 Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C. and how do I contact it?

Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C. is at 5811 University Hts, Ste 106, San Antonio, TX 78249. Phone: (210) 733-3939.

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.