Christus Hospice - Central Texas is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 1251 Sadler Drive, Suite 1250 in San Marcos, TX 78666. It has been certified since 1991. It cares for about 21 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 8 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Texas average is 8.4. The index flags 2 areas where it is worse than the Texas average, starting with patients discharged alive within 7 days.
What is Christus Hospice - Central Texas's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Christus Hospice - Central Texas |
|---|---|
| Address | 1251 Sadler Drive, Suite 1250, San Marcos, TX 78666 |
| Phone | (512) 754-6159 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 451548 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 06/11/1991 |
How does Christus Hospice - Central Texas score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Christus Hospice - Central Texas scores 8 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Texas average it is better on 4 of the indicators below and worse on 2.
| Indicator | Christus Hospice - Central Texas | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 35.2% | 62% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 31.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 6.3% | 36.9% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 18.8% | 12.1% | 8.5% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0% | 2% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 16.1 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | Better |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 5.9% | 7.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 97.4% | 88.1% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 98.9% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Texas average 94.7%) and 77.3% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Texas average 51%).
What do families say about Christus Hospice - Central Texas?
87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Christus Hospice - Central Texas; the Texas average is 83%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Christus Hospice - Central Texas | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 86% | 81% | 82% | Better |
| Team always provided timely help | 84% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 94% | 90% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 88% | 89% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 90% | 76% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 81% | 81% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 87% | 83% | 85% | Better |
Where does Christus Hospice - Central Texas deliver care, and to whom?
73% of christus hospice - central texas's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is respiratory disease (24%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| At home | 73% |
| In a nursing facility | 17% |
| In assisted living | 8% |
| In a hospital | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Respiratory disease | 24% |
| Dementia | 21% |
| Other conditions | 20% |
| Cancer | 19% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 16% |
Which Austin-area ZIP codes does Christus Hospice - Central Texas serve?
Christus Hospice - Central Texas tells Medicare it serves 10 ZIP codes in Austin and Travis, Williamson and Hays counties.
- 78613
- 78617
- 78620
- 78640
- 78653
- 78665
- 78666
- 78676
- 78724
- 78744
What should you ask Christus Hospice - Central Texas before choosing it?
Ask what happens in the first week
31.3% of its live discharges came within a week of enrollment (Texas average 7.6%). Ask what the admission visit covers and how they confirm hospice is the right fit before enrolling.
Ask how a crisis at home is handled
18.8% of its live discharges were followed by a hospital stay and a return to hospice (Texas average 12.1%). Ask who comes to the house in a symptom crisis and how fast.
Ask how fast they can admit
Ask how soon after the call a nurse can come out, including evenings and weekends, and how quickly medications and equipment arrive.
Ask where inpatient care happens
When symptoms cannot be managed at home, hospice provides short inpatient stays. Ask which facility they use and how far it is from the family.
Which other hospices serve San Marcos, TX?
- Gentiva — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Halcyon Home — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Heart to Heart Hospice of San Marcos LLC — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
All Medicare-certified hospices in Austin and Travis, Williamson and Hays counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Christus Hospice - Central Texas Medicare-certified?
Yes. Christus Hospice - Central Texas is certified by Medicare under provider number 451548 and has been since 1991.
What is Christus Hospice - Central Texas's Hospice Care Index score?
8 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Texas average is 8.4.
How large is Christus Hospice - Central Texas?
It cares for about 21 patients on an average day.
