Edward'S Home Health, Inc.
Austin, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741582)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (512) 763-4690 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Edward's Home Health, Inc., so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available. This is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than a reflection of poor care.
Edward's Home Health, Inc. serves 1 ZIP code from its Austin, Texas office in Travis County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Edward's Home Health, Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN 741582, certified since June 30, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Edward's Home Health, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Austin, Texas, serving Travis County. The organization is organized as a non-profit and has been Medicare-certified since June 30, 2015, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS Care Compare, which draws on the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers and other CMS quality reporting, has not published a family-caregiver star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice, or a percentage rating the hospice 9 or 10 for Edward's Home Health, Inc. This is often the result of small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care; it simply means CMS has not released enough survey responses to report a reliable figure.
Similarly, CMS has not reported this hospice's composite process measure score, so no comparison can be made to the Texas state average composite score of 94.72, and the comparison field for this measure is listed by CMS as 'not reported.' No CMS data on the hospice's care index score or visits in the last days of life were provided for this profile.
According to the data provided, Edward's Home Health, Inc. serves 1 ZIP code from its Austin, Texas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare or the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Edward's Home Health, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 741582, since June 30, 2015), 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 too few patients were surveyed to report reliably; this does not suggest poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so no comparison can be made to the Texas state average of 94.72; CMS lists this comparison as 'not reported.'
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on 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?
Edward's Home Health, Inc. is organized as a non-profit; ownership type can affect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed independently of ownership type.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 30, 2015.
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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Edward's Home Health, Inc. at (512) 763-4690 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; please contact Edward's Home Health, Inc. at (512) 763-4690 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about caregiver survey results, staffing, service area, and how the hospice supports the patient and family; contact Edward's Home Health, Inc. at (512) 763-4690 for specifics not covered in this profile.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Edward's Home Health, Inc. directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741582?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.