Blue Water Hospice, Llc
Leander, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971759)
CMS process measure: 97.89 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (512) 872-2955 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as star rating or percent who would recommend — for Blue Water Hospice, often because of small patient counts. On CMS's composite quality process measure, the hospice scored 97.89, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Blue Water Hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its office in Leander, Texas, in Williamson County.
Yes, Blue Water Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 971759, since April 4, 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Blue Water Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in Leander, Texas, serving families in Williamson County and the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 4, 2022 (CCN 971759).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, such as the star rating or the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the agency or rated it 9 or 10. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released enough survey responses to report publicly.
On CMS's composite quality process measure, Blue Water Hospice scored 97.89, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports that 74.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, and the agency's care index score is 6, both according to CMS Care Compare data.
Blue Water Hospice reports serving 43 ZIP codes from its Leander office, giving families in a broad area of central Texas access to its services.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage published by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Blue Water Hospice?
Yes. Blue Water Hospice, LLC has been Medicare-certified since April 4, 2022 (CCN 971759), 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 Blue Water Hospice, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Blue Water Hospice scored 97.89 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Texas state average of 94.72; CMS also reports 74.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life and a care index score of 6.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Blue Water Hospice reports serving 43 ZIP codes from its office in Leander, Texas, in Williamson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Blue Water Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Blue Water Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 4, 2022.
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 no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of 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 care, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Blue Water Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (512) 872-2955 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 Blue Water Hospice at (512) 872-2955 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores compared to state averages, service area, and how visits and support are provided; you can review these details on Medicare Care Compare and by calling the hospice at (512) 872-2955.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Blue Water Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971759?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.