Altus Hospice
Georgetown, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671714)
CMS process measure: 98.41 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 114 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (512) 960-3843 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Altus Hospice a 4-star rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.41 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Altus Hospice serves 114 ZIP codes from its Georgetown, Texas office in Williamson County.
Yes, Altus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671714, since May 3, 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Altus Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Georgetown, Texas, serving Williamson County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since May 3, 2012 (CCN 671714).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Altus Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes — Altus Hospice scored 98.41, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and data indicate that 82.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on CMS's published measures.
Altus Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 114 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no separate cost information is provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur when the number of surveyed patients is small — this does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Altus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671714) since May 3, 2012, 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?
Families gave Altus Hospice 4 stars overall on the CAHPS survey, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.41, above the Texas state average of 94.72, and CMS lists a care index score of 10 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, Altus Hospice serves 114 ZIP codes from its Georgetown, Texas location in Williamson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 114 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Altus Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among many, and CMS quality data can help you evaluate care regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Altus Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 3, 2012.
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 focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean abandoning medical support or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Altus Hospice at (512) 960-3843 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Altus Hospice at (512) 960-3843 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how often staff visit patients, what services are included, and how the hospice supports families — Altus Hospice can be reached at (512) 960-3843 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Altus Hospice (CCN 671714) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671714?state=TX to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.