HALCYON HOME LLC
Provider Information
- Address
- 8133 MESA DR STE 200
AUSTIN, TX 78759 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- July 30, 2014
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 2 |
| Physicians | 2 |
| Volunteers | 1 |
33
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what HALCYON HOME LLC reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2020.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how HALCYON HOME LLC compares to hospices nationwide.
11 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 35th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
96
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day11 min
Ranks better than about 35% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends8.2%
Ranks better than about 53% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life93.3%
Ranks better than about 49% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits61.4%
Ranks better than about 38% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care2.7%
Ranks better than about 75% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months40.5%
Ranks better than about 39% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care6.8%
Ranks better than about 52% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice0%
Ranks better than about 55% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)52nd percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$22,331 · 72nd percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 59.6% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening98.8%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening99.6%
- Breathing difficulty treatment98.3%
- Treatment preferences discussed99.6%
- Beliefs and values discussed99.2%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids97.7%
- Visits in the last days of life59.6%
- All care steps completed96%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer14%
- Dementia34%
- Heart and circulatory disease19%
- Lung and respiratory disease9%
- Stroke5%
- Other conditions23%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
HALCYON HOME LLC in Austin
HALCYON HOME LLC serves the community of Austin, Texas, from its office on Mesa Drive. This provider offers hospice services to those facing a life-limiting illness. They focus on comfort and peace for patients in the Travis County area. The team works hard to meet the physical and emotional needs of every person under their care. It is a local choice for families who need professional support during a difficult season. You can reach their team at (512) 815-9009 to learn more about their specific approach to end-of-life care. Choosing a partner for this journey is a heavy task. It helps to know exactly who is serving your neighborhood. That is why we look at the numbers. They have been certified by Medicare since July 2014, showing a long history of service in the region.
About HALCYON HOME LLC
HALCYON HOME LLC operates as a for-profit hospice provider. This means they are a private business serving patients across Austin. They earned their Medicare certification on July 30, 2014. That is over a decade of experience in the field. When you look at a provider, you should think about how they fit your family's values. For-profit status does not change the core mission of hospice. The goal remains the same: to manage pain and provide dignity. What most people don't realize is that all Medicare-certified hospices must follow strict federal rules. These rules ensure that basic standards of care are met for every single patient. You can feel confident knowing they have passed the requirements to serve Medicare beneficiaries. It is a big deal to have that level of oversight in place for your loved one.
Quality Care Insights
Understanding Hospice Care in Austin
Austin has a wide range of hospice options for families to consider. Finding the right fit requires looking at both medical skill and personal comfort. Some providers are part of large national groups. Others are smaller, local teams like HALCYON HOME LLC. The thing is, every hospice must offer the same basic services under Medicare. This includes nursing care, help with daily tasks, and emotional support for the whole family. But the way they deliver that care can feel very different. Some teams have more staff available for after-hours calls. Others might have more volunteers to sit with patients. You should always ask how they handle emergencies in the middle of the night. Do they have a nurse on call? Will they come to your home quickly? These are the small details that make a huge difference in your daily life.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Choosing a hospice is a deeply personal choice. You want to feel at ease with the team entering your home. Here are a few questions to help guide your search. First, ask how quickly a nurse can arrive if there is an urgent need at night. You need to know that help is truly available 24/7. Second, ask what kind of support they offer to family caregivers who are often exhausted. It is important to have a partner who helps you, too. Third, ask about their experience with your loved one’s specific health condition. Some teams have special training for complex needs. And finally, ask how they communicate changes in a patient's health. You should never feel left in the dark. Good hospice care is a team effort. Make sure you feel like a valued member of that team from day one.
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