Beacon Hospice Of Austin
Austin, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671630)
CMS process measure: 70.88 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 72 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (512) 443-7100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
On the CMS family caregiver survey, 82% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend Beacon Hospice Of Austin, and 77% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10; CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice. Its composite process score of 70.88 is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Beacon Hospice Of Austin serves 72 ZIP codes from its Austin, Texas office in Williamson County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Beacon Hospice Of Austin is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671630, certified since 2009. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Beacon Hospice Of Austin is a for-profit hospice agency based in Austin, Texas, serving families in Williamson County and the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 27, 2009 (CCN 671630).
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, which should not be read as a mark of poor quality. However, CMS data show that 82% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Beacon Hospice Of Austin scored 70.88, compared with the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 70.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life.
The agency reports serving 72 ZIP codes from its Austin office, reflecting a fairly broad service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond that is included here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and may reflect a specific reporting period; families should verify current figures directly with CMS or the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Beacon Hospice Of Austin is Medicare-certified (CCN 671630, certified since 07/27/2009), 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?
CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice, but 82% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 77% rated their overall 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 70.88, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 72 ZIP codes from its Austin, Texas office in Williamson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 72 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Beacon Hospice Of Austin is a for-profit agency; ownership type doesn't by itself indicate quality, but CMS reports it alongside quality data so families can consider it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 27, 2009.
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 rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms, and can leave hospice at any time if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Beacon Hospice Of Austin at (512) 443-7100 to ask about where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data doesn't describe the intake process; contact the hospice directly at (512) 443-7100 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the CAHPS survey results, the composite process score compared to the state average, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families — contact (512) 443-7100 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Beacon Hospice Of Austin (CCN 671630) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671630?state=TX to confirm current ratings and details.
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.