Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C. is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 5811 University Hts, Ste 106 in San Antonio, TX 78249. It has been certified since 2013. It cares for about 113 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 9 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Texas average is 8.4. Family caregivers rate it 3 out of 5 stars. The index flags 4 areas where it is worse than the Texas average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C.'s Medicare record?
| Hospice | Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C. |
|---|---|
| Address | 5811 University Hts, Ste 106, San Antonio, TX 78249 |
| Phone | (210) 733-3939 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 671793 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 11/28/2013 |
How does Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C. score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C. scores 9 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Texas average it is better on 1 of the indicators below and worse on 4.
| Indicator | Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C. | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 69.4% | 62% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 5.5% | 7.6% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 50.5% | 36.9% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 20.2% | 12.1% | 8.5% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0.9% | 2% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 8.3 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 94.2% | 88.1% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 88.5% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Texas average 94.7%) and 67.3% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Texas average 51%).
What do families say about Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C.?
81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C.; the Texas average is 83%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C. | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 83% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 79% | 77% | 78% | About the same |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 90% | 90% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 91% | 89% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 75% | 76% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 76% | 81% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 81% | 83% | 85% | About the same |
Where does Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C. deliver care, and to whom?
45% of good shepherd hospice of san antonio, l.l.c.'s care is delivered in assisted living and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (42%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| In assisted living | 45% |
| At home | 37% |
| In a nursing facility | 17% |
| Other locations | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 42% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 19% |
| Other conditions | 14% |
| Respiratory disease | 10% |
| Cancer | 8% |
| Stroke | 8% |
Which San Antonio-area ZIP codes does Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C. serve?
Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C. tells Medicare it serves 67 ZIP codes in San Antonio and Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties.
- 78002
- 78023
- 78070
- 78073
- 78101
- 78108
- 78109
- 78112
- 78130
- 78132
- 78148
- 78152
- 78154
- 78155
- 78163
- 78201
- 78202
- 78203
- 78205
- 78207
- 78208
- 78209
- 78210
- 78212
- 78213
- 78214
- 78216
- 78217
- 78218
- 78219
- 78220
- 78221
- 78222
- 78223
- 78224
- 78225
- 78227
- 78228
- 78229
- 78230
- 78231
- 78232
- 78233
- 78237
- 78238
- 78239
- 78240
- 78242
- 78244
- 78245
- 78247
- 78248
- 78249
- 78250
- 78251
- 78252
- 78253
- 78254
- 78255
- 78256
- 78257
- 78258
- 78259
- 78260
- 78261
- 78264
- 78266
What should you ask Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C. before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
69.4% of Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C.'s patients went more than seven days without a nursing visit at some point, against 62% across Texas. Ask for the planned visit schedule in writing and who decides when it changes.
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
50.5% of its live discharges came after six months or more of care (Texas average 36.9%). Ask how often the doctor recertifies eligibility and what support is offered if a patient is discharged.
Ask how a crisis at home is handled
20.2% of its live discharges were followed by a hospital stay and a return to hospice (Texas average 12.1%). Ask who comes to the house in a symptom crisis and how fast.
Ask how fast they can admit
Ask how soon after the call a nurse can come out, including evenings and weekends, and how quickly medications and equipment arrive.
Which other hospices serve San Antonio, TX?
- Vitas Healthcare of Texas LP — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Circle of Life Hospice and Palliative Care — Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
- Elegant Hospice — Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
- Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Texas -San Antonio — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- All Seasons Hospice of Texas — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Altus Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
All Medicare-certified hospices in San Antonio and Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C. Medicare-certified?
Yes. Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C. is certified by Medicare under provider number 671793 and has been since 2013.
What is Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C.'s Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Texas average is 8.4.
How large is Good Shepherd Hospice of San Antonio, L.L.C.?
It cares for about 113 patients on an average day.
