St. David'S Hospice & Family Care
Austin, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671752)
CMS process measure: 99.1 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 70 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (512) 795-0204 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St. David'S Hospice & Family Care received 4 stars from family caregivers on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.10 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
St. David'S Hospice & Family Care serves 70 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, St. David'S Hospice & Family Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671752, certified since 2013. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
St. David'S Hospice & Family Care is a for-profit hospice serving Austin, Texas and the surrounding Travis County area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 18, 2013, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 671752.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, St. David'S Hospice & Family Care scored 99.10, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 76.8% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
The hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 70 ZIP codes centered on its Austin office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing; where a measure is not shown here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, often because of small patient counts, which does not by itself indicate anything about quality of care.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or fee details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St. David'S Hospice & Family Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 671752) since March 18, 2013, 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's CAHPS survey gives this hospice 4 stars, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% 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 99.10, above the Texas state average of 94.72, and CMS lists a care index score of 10 with 76.8% of patients receiving visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 70 ZIP codes from its office in Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to CMS Care Compare.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 70 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St. David'S Hospice & Family Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality, so it's best considered alongside CMS survey and quality measure data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 18, 2013.
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 those with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course, and it does not typically involve treatments aimed at curing the illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice does not mean giving up care — it shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life for the patient and support for their family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact St. David'S Hospice & Family Care at (512) 795-0204 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (512) 795-0204 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how visits are scheduled near end of life, services offered, and how the hospice coordinates with your doctor — many of these can be discussed by calling (512) 795-0204.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St. David'S Hospice & Family Care (CCN 671752) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671752?state=TX to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.