Beacon Hospice Of Central Texas, Lp
Austin, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671747)
CMS process measure: 65 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (512) 610-5535 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Beacon Hospice Of Central Texas, so a caregiver satisfaction star rating and recommend percentage are not available. On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 65.00, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average.
Beacon Hospice Of Central Texas serves 19 ZIP codes from its Austin, Texas office in Travis County.
Yes, Beacon Hospice Of Central Texas is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671747, certified since March 5, 2013; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Beacon Hospice Of Central Texas, LP is a for-profit hospice based in Austin, Texas, serving families in Travis County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 5, 2013, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 671747.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this provider. This often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS quality composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Beacon Hospice Of Central Texas scored 65.00, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS has not published a separate care index score or visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice in the data reviewed.
Beacon Hospice Of Central Texas reports serving 19 ZIP codes from its Austin office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to review the source directly and to contact the hospice with any questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Beacon Hospice Of Central Texas is Medicare-certified (CCN 671747) since March 5, 2013, 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 CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or recommend percentages) for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 65.00 compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 19 ZIP codes from its Austin, Texas office in Travis County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, but families may consider it alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 5, 2013.
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 people who have stopped seeking curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; hospice shifts the focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life, but patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact them at (512) 610-5535 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice at (512) 610-5535 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may ask about CMS quality scores, caregiver survey results, service area, and staffing; contact the hospice at (512) 610-5535 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671747?state=TX.
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.