Embrace Hospice
Austin, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451605)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (512) 772-4015 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Embrace Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process quality score of 100.00 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Embrace Hospice serves 36 ZIP codes from its Austin, Texas office in Travis County.
Yes, Embrace Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451605, since 1994); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Embrace Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Austin, Travis County, Texas. It has been Medicare-certified since December 2, 1994, meaning it has served patients under Medicare's hospice benefit for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed patients is small. This should not be read as a sign of poor quality — simply that CMS has not released the figures publicly.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Embrace Hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 68.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data available.
Embrace Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 36 ZIP codes served from its Austin office.
Hospice care is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this is provided here. Families should contact Embrace Hospice directly and consult Medicare Care Compare for the most current details and to confirm any information before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Embrace Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451605) since December 2, 1994, 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 Embrace 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?
Embrace Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72, and CMS lists a care index score of 8, with 68.2% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Embrace Hospice serves 36 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 36 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Embrace Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but CMS reports it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Embrace Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 2, 1994.
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 those with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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, not giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Embrace Hospice at (512) 772-4015 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 Embrace Hospice at (512) 772-4015 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staff availability, and how the hospice supports both patients and caregivers; contact Embrace Hospice at (512) 772-4015 to ask these questions directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Embrace Hospice (CCN 451605) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451605?state=TX to review its current CMS-reported 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.