Methodist Hospice and Family Care is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 140 Heimer Road Ste 120B in San Antonio, TX 78232. It has been certified since 2011. It cares for about 21 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Texas average is 8.4. The index flags 1 area where it is worse than the Texas average, starting with patients discharged alive after 180 days or more.
What is Methodist Hospice and Family Care's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Methodist Hospice and Family Care |
|---|---|
| Address | 140 Heimer Road Ste 120B, San Antonio, TX 78232 |
| Phone | (210) 998-2966 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 671700 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 11/01/2011 |
How does Methodist Hospice and Family Care score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Methodist Hospice and Family Care scores 10 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 4 of the indicators below and worse on 1.
| Indicator | Methodist Hospice and Family Care | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 53.4% | 62% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 8.5% | 7.6% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 46.8% | 36.9% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 10.6% | 12.1% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 2.1% | 2% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 14.6 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | Better |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 11.8% | 7.6% | 9.6% | Better |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 95.9% | 88.1% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 93.1% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Texas average 94.7%) and 52% 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 Methodist Hospice and Family Care?
92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Methodist Hospice and Family Care; the Texas average is 83%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Methodist Hospice and Family Care | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 87% | 81% | 82% | Better |
| Team always provided timely help | 79% | 77% | 78% | About the same |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 91% | 90% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 92% | 89% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 76% | 76% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 88% | 81% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 92% | 83% | 85% | Better |
Where does Methodist Hospice and Family Care deliver care, and to whom?
85% of methodist hospice and family care's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is cancer (30%). 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 |
|---|---|
| At home | 85% |
| In a nursing facility | 12% |
| In assisted living | 3% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Cancer | 30% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 24% |
| Dementia | 22% |
| Other conditions | 18% |
Which San Antonio-area ZIP codes does Methodist Hospice and Family Care serve?
Methodist Hospice and Family Care tells Medicare it serves 61 ZIP codes in San Antonio and Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties.
- 78023
- 78070
- 78073
- 78101
- 78108
- 78109
- 78112
- 78148
- 78154
- 78163
- 78201
- 78202
- 78204
- 78207
- 78208
- 78209
- 78210
- 78211
- 78212
- 78213
- 78214
- 78216
- 78217
- 78218
- 78219
- 78220
- 78222
- 78223
- 78224
- 78225
- 78226
- 78227
- 78228
- 78229
- 78230
- 78231
- 78232
- 78233
- 78237
- 78238
- 78239
- 78240
- 78242
- 78244
- 78245
- 78247
- 78248
- 78249
- 78250
- 78251
- 78252
- 78253
- 78254
- 78255
- 78256
- 78258
- 78259
- 78260
- 78261
- 78264
- 78266
What should you ask Methodist Hospice and Family Care before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
46.8% 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 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.
Ask where inpatient care happens
When symptoms cannot be managed at home, hospice provides short inpatient stays. Ask which facility they use and how far it is from the family.
Ask what the family is expected to do
Hospice supports the family caregiver; it does not replace one. Ask how many aide visits a week are typical and what happens overnight.
Which other hospices serve San Antonio, TX?
- Compassion Hospice of Texas — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Devoted Care Hospice Inc — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Enhabit Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Suncrest Hospice San Antonio LLC — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Abundant Hospice, LLC — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Heart to Heart Hospice of San Antonio, LLC — Hospice Care Index 9 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 Methodist Hospice and Family Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Methodist Hospice and Family Care is certified by Medicare under provider number 671700 and has been since 2011.
What is Methodist Hospice and Family Care's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Texas average is 8.4.
How large is Methodist Hospice and Family Care?
It cares for about 21 patients on an average day.
