Cella Bellas Hospice Corporation
Austin, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741618)
CMS process measure: 94.9 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (512) 912-2302 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Cella Bellas Hospice Corporation, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 94.90 is essentially at the Texas state average of 94.72.
Cella Bellas Hospice Corporation serves 55 ZIP codes from its Austin, Texas office in Travis County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Cella Bellas Hospice Corporation is Medicare-certified (CCN 741618, since 2016); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Cella Bellas Hospice Corporation is a for-profit hospice located in Austin, Texas, serving families in Travis County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 12, 2016.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 — for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not published enough survey responses to report the measure.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Cella Bellas Hospice Corporation scored 94.90, essentially at the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 71.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published Care Compare data.
The hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 55 ZIP codes from its Austin office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to review the hospice's full profile directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about their situation.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Cella Bellas Hospice Corporation is Medicare-certified (CCN 741618) since May 12, 2016, 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 (such as star rating or percent recommend) for this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not suggest poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 94.90, essentially at the Texas state average of 94.72, and CMS reports a care index score of 8 with 71.4% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to Care Compare, it serves 55 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 55 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 is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality measures, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 12, 2016.
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 life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical attention for comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Cella Bellas Hospice Corporation at (512) 912-2302 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice directly at (512) 912-2302 to ask how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated — contact the hospice at (512) 912-2302 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view its official profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741618?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.