Halcyon Home
San Marcos, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971605)
CMS process measure: 96.34 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (512) 815-9009 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Halcyon Home, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 96.34 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Halcyon Home serves 34 ZIP codes from its San Marcos, Texas office in Hays County.
Yes, Halcyon Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 971605, since 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Halcyon Home is a for-profit hospice located in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 16, 2020 (CCN 971605). Halcyon Home serves 34 ZIP codes from its San Marcos office, offering a wide service area for families in the region.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for Halcyon Home. This absence of published survey data is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indication of poor quality — CMS simply has not released the figures.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Halcyon Home scored 96.34, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 55.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically, and to contact Halcyon Home directly with any questions about services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Halcyon Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 971605) since July 16, 2020, 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 Halcyon Home, often because of small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Halcyon Home's composite process score is 96.34, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72, and its care index score is 9, with 55.6% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Halcyon Home serves 34 ZIP codes from its San Marcos, Texas office in Hays County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Halcyon Home is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is disclosed by CMS but does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Halcyon Home has been Medicare-certified since July 16, 2020.
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 for patients who have stopped seeking curative treatment and are nearing the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, not giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Halcyon Home at (512) 815-9009 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Halcyon Home directly at (512) 815-9009 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; Halcyon Home can be reached at (512) 815-9009 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Halcyon Home's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971605?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.