Serenity Hospice
Bastrop, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741645)
CMS process measure: 88.89 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 18 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (512) 985-6107 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Serenity Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, Serenity Hospice scored 88.89, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Serenity Hospice serves 18 ZIP codes from its Bastrop, TX office in Bastrop County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Serenity Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741645, certified since November 17, 2016); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Serenity Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Bastrop, Texas, serving Bastrop County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since November 17, 2016 (CCN 741645), meaning it meets federal health and safety standards for hospice care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Serenity Hospice does not have published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — CMS has not released a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10, often because too few surveys were completed to report reliably. This absence does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not published that measure for this hospice.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Serenity Hospice scored 88.89, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 6, and that visits occurred during the last days of life for 45.9% of patients, according to its data.
Serenity Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 18 ZIP codes reachable from its Bastrop office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Serenity Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741645) since November 17, 2016, 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 Serenity Hospice, which often happens when too few surveys were completed to report; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Serenity Hospice's composite process score is 88.89, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Serenity Hospice serves 18 ZIP codes from its office in Bastrop, Bastrop County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 18 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Serenity Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine care quality, but it is disclosed by CMS as part of provider information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Serenity Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 17, 2016.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy, typically 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 on medical attention, symptom management, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Serenity Hospice; contact the hospice at (512) 985-6107 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Serenity Hospice at (512) 985-6107 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs will be met; contact Serenity Hospice at (512) 985-6107 for specifics not covered in CMS's published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Serenity Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741645?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.