River City Hospice of Texas, L.L.C. is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 6523 Moss Oak Dr in San Antonio, TX 78229. It has been certified since 2012. It cares for about 19 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 River City Hospice of Texas, L.L.C.'s Medicare record?
| Hospice | River City Hospice of Texas, L.L.C. |
|---|---|
| Address | 6523 Moss Oak Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229 |
| Phone | (210) 858-9138 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 671716 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 02/14/2012 |
How does River City Hospice of Texas, L.L.C. score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
River City Hospice of Texas, L.L.C. 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 3 of the indicators below and worse on 1.
| Indicator | River City Hospice of Texas, L.L.C. | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 52.1% | 62% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 0% | 7.6% | 7.3% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 42.9% | 36.9% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 14.3% | 12.1% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0% | 2% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 11.1 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 6.4% | 7.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 94.8% | 88.1% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 100% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Texas average 94.7%) and 58.8% 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 River City Hospice of Texas, L.L.C.?
80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend River City Hospice of Texas, 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 | River City Hospice of Texas, 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 | 87% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| 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 | 78% | 76% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 84% | 81% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 80% | 83% | 85% | Worse |
Where does River City Hospice of Texas, L.L.C. deliver care, and to whom?
78% of river city hospice of texas, l.l.c.'s care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is cancer (27%). 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 | 78% |
| In assisted living | 21% |
| In a nursing facility | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Cancer | 27% |
| Dementia | 20% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 17% |
| Respiratory disease | 17% |
Which San Antonio-area ZIP codes does River City Hospice of Texas, L.L.C. serve?
River City Hospice of Texas, L.L.C. tells Medicare it serves 37 ZIP codes in San Antonio and Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties.
- 78002
- 78023
- 78070
- 78109
- 78112
- 78130
- 78132
- 78148
- 78154
- 78163
- 78201
- 78205
- 78207
- 78209
- 78211
- 78216
- 78217
- 78221
- 78227
- 78229
- 78230
- 78237
- 78238
- 78239
- 78240
- 78244
- 78245
- 78247
- 78248
- 78249
- 78251
- 78254
- 78255
- 78257
- 78258
- 78259
- 78261
What should you ask River City Hospice of Texas, L.L.C. before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
42.9% 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 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.
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?
- Amedisys Hospice of San Antonio — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Elara Caring — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- New Life Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- River City Hospice & Palliative Care — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Acara — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- All County Home Health and Hospice — 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 River City Hospice of Texas, L.L.C. Medicare-certified?
Yes. River City Hospice of Texas, L.L.C. is certified by Medicare under provider number 671716 and has been since 2012.
What is River City Hospice of Texas, L.L.C.'s Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Texas average is 8.4.
How large is River City Hospice of Texas, L.L.C.?
It cares for about 19 patients on an average day.
