Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care - Austin
Austin, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671554)
CMS process measure: 99.43 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 88 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (512) 372-4194 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice 2 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 79% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.43 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care - Austin serves 88 ZIP codes from its Austin, Texas office in Travis County.
Yes, AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care - Austin is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671554, certified since January 22, 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care - Austin is a for-profit hospice serving Austin, Texas and the surrounding Travis County area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 22, 2007, with CMS Certification Number (CCN) 671554.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. In that same survey, 79% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.43, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS's care index score for this hospice is listed as 10, and 55.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per published CMS data.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 88 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach for patients and families in the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur simply because of small patient counts and does not by itself indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 22, 2007 (CCN 671554), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 2 stars, with 79% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 77% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.43, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 88 ZIP codes from its Austin, Texas location in Travis County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 88 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity; ownership type is one factor among several, and CMS quality data can help families weigh it alongside caregiver survey results and process scores.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 22, 2007.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is generally for patients who have decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up medical attention, symptom management, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (512) 372-4194 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice directly at (512) 372-4194 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey ratings, CMS process measure scores, staffing, service area, and how care needs will be met; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures and also contact them at (512) 372-4194 for details not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 671554 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671554?state=TX to review its current CMS-published data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.