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Transcend Hospice

8600 Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240

For-Profit
5 Years Certified
28 Patients/Day

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8600 Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78240

About Transcend Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Transcend Hospice is a for-profit hospice care provider in San Antonio, TX, serving patients and families in Bexar County and the surrounding area.

Transcend Hospice serves an average of 28 patients per day. 23% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.

The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 8 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in San Antonio, TX, consider quality ratings, caregiver satisfaction surveys, the hospice's experience with your loved one's condition, and the service area. Since hospice care is typically delivered in the home, the responsiveness and availability of the care team are critical factors.

At a Glance

Star RatingNot Rated
OwnershipFor-Profit
Certified Since2021
CountyBexar
Avg Daily Census28 patients
Service Area8 ZIP codes
HCI Score8/10
Affiliated Doctors1

Quality Process Measures

CMS hospice care quality indicators vs. national benchmarks

Treatment Preferences Documented

Patients whose treatment preferences were discussed and documented

94.4%

Natl: 99.5%

Below Average

Beliefs & Values Addressed

Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care

94.4%

Natl: 98.3%

Below Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

85.2%

Natl: 98.3%

Below Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

94.4%

Natl: 99.0%

Below Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

79.6%

Natl: 91.6%

Below Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

8/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Transcend Hospice's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 8 out of 10, below the national average of 8.8. The HCI evaluates hospices on nursing visit continuity, care transitions, spending efficiency, and presence in the final days.

78.6% of Transcend Hospice's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, significantly above the national average of 47.9%. This is one of the most meaningful quality indicators — having the hospice team present during the final hours provides critical comfort to both patients and families.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

87.9%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

13.7

Natl: 13.4

65th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

6.7%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

91.8%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

6.3%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

43.8%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

12.5%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

0%

Natl: 2.3%

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CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$23,181

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Transcend Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (43%), followed by other conditions (26%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.

Dementia43%
Other Conditions26%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Transcend Hospice delivers 23% of its care in patients' homes, with 77% in assisted living settings. The significant proportion of facility-based care may reflect patients requiring higher levels of medical support or those without available home caregivers. The hospice serves an average of 28 patients per day.

Assisted Living

77%

Patient's Home

23%

Doctors at Transcend Hospice

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Transcend Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Transcend Hospice?

Transcend Hospice does not currently have a CMS star rating available. Approximately 69% of hospice providers lack sufficient survey data for a star rating.

What conditions does Transcend Hospice primarily treat?

Transcend Hospice's patient population includes dementia (43%), other conditions (26%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Transcend Hospice provide care?

Transcend Hospice provides care in assisted living (77%), patient's home (23%).

How large is Transcend Hospice?

Transcend Hospice serves an average of 28 patients per day and covers 8 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Transcend Hospice?

1 physicians are affiliated with Transcend Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·