Beacon Hospice Of Georgetown
Austin, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971790)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 11 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (512) 443-7100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Beacon Hospice Of Georgetown, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This is often due to a limited number of surveyed patients rather than a reflection of care quality.
Beacon Hospice Of Georgetown serves 11 ZIP codes from its Austin, Texas office in Travis County.
Yes, Beacon Hospice Of Georgetown is Medicare-certified (CCN 971790), certified since May 3, 2022; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Beacon Hospice Of Georgetown is a for-profit hospice based in Austin, Texas, serving families in Travis County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 3, 2022, with Medicare Certification Number (CCN) 971790.
CMS Care Compare, which publishes quality data on Medicare-certified hospices, has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, and percentage of caregivers rating it 9 or 10 are all currently unreported. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient volumes or a shorter certification history, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS does not yet have enough data to publish these figures.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 can be made at this time.
Beacon Hospice Of Georgetown reports serving 11 ZIP codes from its Austin office, giving families a sense of the geographic reach of its care area.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to check the Care Compare website directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Beacon Hospice Of Georgetown is Medicare-certified (CCN 971790, certified since May 3, 2022), 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 for this hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is currently possible.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Beacon Hospice Of Georgetown reports serving 11 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 11 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 by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are the better indicators when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 3, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and symptom management rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean abandoning medical care or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact Beacon Hospice Of Georgetown at (512) 443-7100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Beacon Hospice Of Georgetown directly at (512) 443-7100 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how the hospice communicates with families; contact Beacon Hospice Of Georgetown at (512) 443-7100 for specifics not covered in published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Beacon Hospice Of Georgetown directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971790?state=TX to see the most 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.