Dell Children'S At Home
Austin, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A91521)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (512) 324-0197 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite quality score for Dell Children'S At Home, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. This does not mean the care is rated poorly — it means the data has not yet been published by CMS.
Dell Children'S At Home serves 1 ZIP code from its Austin, Texas office in Travis County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Dell Children'S At Home is Medicare-certified, with CCN A91521, certified since July 26, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Dell Children'S At Home is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Austin, Texas, serving families in Travis County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 26, 2022, identified by CMS Certification Number (CCN) A91521.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage rating it 9-10 overall. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care — it simply means CMS has not yet reported enough survey responses to publish these figures.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison can be made against the Texas state average composite score of 94.72 at this time. Care index and visit-frequency-near-end-of-life measures have also not been published for this hospice in the available CMS data.
Based on the data provided, Dell Children'S At Home currently serves 1 ZIP code from its Austin, Texas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. Families are encouraged to consult Medicare Care Compare directly and contact the hospice for the most current information, as CMS updates its published data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Dell Children'S At Home is Medicare-certified (CCN A91521), certified since July 26, 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 survey results (star rating, percent recommending, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than a reflection of care 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 available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 1 ZIP code 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 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not provided in the available CMS data for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (512) 324-0197 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 26, 2022, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients typically expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing the illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (512) 324-0197 to ask about where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Dell Children'S At Home directly at (512) 324-0197 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, caregiver support, how care needs are addressed, and how quality is measured; contact the hospice at (512) 324-0197 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Dell Children'S At Home directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A91521?state=TX to review its current CMS-reported information.
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.