Silverado Hospice- Austin
Austin, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741539)
CMS process measure: 99.01 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 71 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (512) 827-6895 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Silverado Hospice- Austin has a CAHPS family caregiver star rating of 3 out of 5, with 88% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.01 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Silverado Hospice- Austin serves 71 ZIP codes from its Austin, Texas office in Travis County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Silverado Hospice- Austin is Medicare-certified, with CCN 741539, certified since 2014. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Silverado Hospice- Austin is a for-profit hospice provider serving the Austin, Texas area, including Travis County, and has been Medicare-certified since September 18, 2014 (CCN 741539). It has been Medicare-certified for over a decade.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Silverado Hospice- Austin a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5. Among surveyed families, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Silverado Hospice- Austin scored 99.01, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. The related care index score reported is 10, and CMS reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 66.7% of applicable patients.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 71 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Austin office.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost details are available or implied here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Silverado Hospice- Austin is Medicare-certified (CCN 741539, since 09/18/2014), 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 survey data shows a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 88% of families saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 79% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.01, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 71 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 71 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Silverado Hospice- Austin is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS reports it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 18, 2014.
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 rather than cure when a person is nearing the end of life, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No, choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is a choice about the type of care, not giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings; please contact Silverado Hospice- Austin at (512) 827-6895 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe enrollment steps; contact Silverado Hospice- Austin at (512) 827-6895 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area coverage, and how to begin care — this profile covers what CMS has published on those points.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Silverado Hospice- Austin directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741539?state=TX to confirm current ratings and details.
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.