Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family Care
Fredericksburg, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451600)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (830) 997-1335 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family Care has a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 94% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family Care serves 55 ZIP codes from its Fredericksburg, TX office in Gillespie County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 451600, certified since 1994. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family Care is a non-profit hospice based in Fredericksburg, Texas, serving families in Gillespie County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 27, 1994, meaning it has provided care under the Medicare hospice benefit for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey rated this provider 5 stars overall. Ninety-four percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and ninety-two percent gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of caregivers of patients who received care here.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 89.6% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
This hospice reports serving 55 ZIP codes from its Fredericksburg office, indicating a fairly broad service area for families in the Hill Country region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 451600, since 07/27/1994), 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 reports a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 94% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 92% giving it an overall rating of 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72, and CMS lists a care index score of 10 with 89.6% of patients receiving visits in their final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 55 ZIP codes from its Fredericksburg, TX office in Gillespie County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice; ownership type can be one factor families consider, alongside CMS quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 27, 1994.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (830) 997-1335 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (830) 997-1335 to learn about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey ratings, CMS quality measures, service area, and ownership type — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 451600 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451600?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.