Embrace Hospice
New Braunfels, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741721)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (469) 995-2456 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said Embrace Hospice would definitely be recommended 86% of the time, and on CMS's composite process measure it scored 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in this data.
Embrace Hospice serves 27 ZIP codes from its New Braunfels, Texas office in Comal County.
Yes, Embrace Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 741721, certified since 2018. 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 provider based in New Braunfels, Texas, serving families in Comal County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 17, 2018, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 741721.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 86% of family caregivers who responded said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided; when a star rating is not published, it is often due to a small number of survey responses and does not reflect poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Embrace Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 72.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, a measure sometimes called the care index or timely-visit measure, with a value of 9 reported here.
Embrace Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 27 ZIP codes from its New Braunfels office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost figures are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by calling the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Embrace Hospice?
Yes. Embrace Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741721) since April 17, 2018, 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?
In CMS's CAHPS survey data, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Embrace Hospice, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Embrace Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 72.2% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Embrace Hospice serves 27 ZIP codes from its office in New Braunfels, Texas, in Comal County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Embrace Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and family survey results are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Embrace Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 17, 2018.
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 decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing care on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness, but patients can still receive medical management for symptoms and, in many cases, may leave hospice if their condition changes and they choose to pursue curative treatment.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Embrace Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice directly at (469) 995-2456 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 (469) 995-2456 to ask how to begin care and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about family caregiver survey results, how the hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, what areas it serves, and how care is coordinated — Embrace Hospice can be reached at (469) 995-2456 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Embrace Hospice (CCN 741721) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741721?state=TX to review current CMS 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.