hospice in San Antonio, TX
Guiding Light Hospice INC
3218 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78217 · (210) 585-2335
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
Guiding Light Hospice INC at a glance
Guiding Light Hospice INC 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 136 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- March 10, 2014
- County
- Bexar County
- CMS Certification Number
- 741503
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 81% | 81.2% | 82.7% | Average |
| 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) | 81% | 76.3% | 76.4% | Better |
| 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) | 82% | 80.7% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 90% | 89.4% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 94% | 93% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 66.7% | 55.4% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 8.5 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 136 | 47 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Guiding Light Hospice INC's rating?
Guiding Light Hospice INC 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 Guiding Light Hospice INC and how do I contact it?
Guiding Light Hospice INC is at 3218 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78217. Phone: (210) 585-2335.
About this data
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