33/ 100
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Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family Care
Hospice · 808 Reuben St, Brune Bldg 2ND Flr, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Family caregiver survey rating
90/ 100
Excellent
At a glance
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 07/27/1994 · CCN 451600
- Rank in Fredericksburg
- #1 of 3 hospices
- Rank in Texas
- #1 of 584 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 71 patients
- County
- Gillespie
- Service area
- 55 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 100% | 94.7% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 89.6% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 8.4 | 8.8 | Better |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 7 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 86% | 81% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 86% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 96% | 90% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 95% | 89% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 84% | 76% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 92% | 81% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 94% | 83% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 5 of 10 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 1% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 13.4% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 3.9% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 42.1% | — | 37.4% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 7.9% | — | 8.5% | About the same |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $15,283 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 16.7 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 10.6% | — | 9.6% | About the same |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 98.4% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer24%
Dementia23%
Stroke4%
Heart/circulatory disease22%
Respiratory disease11%
Other conditions21%
Where care is provided
Private home46%
Assisted living21%
Nursing facility32%
Inpatient hospital1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (55)
75053, 75248, 75783, 76085, 76820, 76825, 76832, 76842, 76849, 76856, 77061, 77379, 77590, 77611, 77707, 77954, 78003, 78006, 78010, 78013, 78015, 78025, 78027, 78028, 78029, 78058, 78063, 78070, 78074, 78201, 78209, 78256, 78258, 78606, 78609, 78611, 78618, 78620, 78624, 78631, 78635, 78636, 78639, 78643, 78654, 78657, 78663, 78666, 78671, 78675, 78676, 78701, 78738, 78748, 79535
Other hospices in Fredericksburg
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Frequently asked questions
Is Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family Care (CMS Certification Number 451600) has been Medicare-certified since 07/27/1994, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family Care compare to other hospices in Fredericksburg?
Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family Care ranks #1 of 3 hospices based in Fredericksburg on the Scorecard score, with 5 stars.
What areas does Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family Care serve?
Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family Care reports serving 55 ZIP codes to CMS, including 75053, 75248, 75783, 76085, 76820. Call (830) 997-1335 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family Care. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.