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Embrace Hospice

642 Comal Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130

For-Profit
8 Years Certified
32 Patients/Day

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642 Comal Ave
New Braunfels, TX 78130

About Embrace Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Embrace Hospice is a for-profit hospice care provider in New Braunfels, TX, serving patients and families in Comal County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2018, Embrace Hospice has provided 8 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Embrace Hospice serves an average of 32 patients per day, covering 31 ZIP codes across its service area. 49% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.

The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 9 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 2 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in New Braunfels, TX, consider quality ratings, caregiver satisfaction surveys, the hospice's experience with your loved one's condition, and the service area. Since hospice care is typically delivered in the home, the responsiveness and availability of the care team are critical factors.

At a Glance

Star RatingNot Rated
OwnershipFor-Profit
Certified Since2018
CountyComal
Avg Daily Census32 patients
Service Area31 ZIP codes
HCI Score9/10
Affiliated Doctors2

Quality Process Measures

CMS hospice care quality indicators vs. national benchmarks

Treatment Preferences Documented

Patients whose treatment preferences were discussed and documented

100.0%

Natl: 99.5%

Average

Beliefs & Values Addressed

Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care

100.0%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

100.0%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

100.0%

Natl: 94.8%

Above Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

100.0%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

100.0%

Natl: 97.4%

Above Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

100.0%

Natl: 91.6%

Above Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

9/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Embrace Hospice's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 9 out of 10, above the national average of 8.8. This composite score reflects stronger-than-average performance across measures of nursing continuity, care transitions, and presence near death.

72.2% of Embrace Hospice's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, significantly above the national average of 47.9%. This is one of the most meaningful quality indicators — having the hospice team present during the final hours provides critical comfort to both patients and families.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

93.8%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

12.5

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

7.3%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

70.4%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

8.6%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

28.6%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

20%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

0%

Natl: 2.3%

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CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0.1%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$22,521

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Embrace Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (38%), followed by cardiovascular disease (26%), cancer (16%), other conditions (12%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.

Dementia38%
Cardiovascular Disease26%
Cancer16%
Other Conditions12%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Embrace Hospice delivers 49% of its care in patients' homes, with 39% in assisted living settings, 10% in nursing facility settings, 1% in skilled nursing settings. The significant proportion of facility-based care may reflect patients requiring higher levels of medical support or those without available home caregivers. The hospice serves an average of 32 patients per day.

Patient's Home

49%

Assisted Living

39%

Nursing Facility

10%

Skilled Nursing

1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Embrace Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Embrace Hospice?

Embrace Hospice does not currently have a CMS star rating available. Approximately 69% of hospice providers lack sufficient survey data for a star rating.

What conditions does Embrace Hospice primarily treat?

Embrace Hospice's patient population includes dementia (38%), cardiovascular disease (26%), cancer (16%), other conditions (12%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Embrace Hospice provide care?

Embrace Hospice provides care in patient's home (49%), assisted living (39%), nursing facility (10%), skilled nursing (1%).

How large is Embrace Hospice?

Embrace Hospice serves an average of 32 patients per day and covers 31 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Embrace Hospice?

2 physicians are affiliated with Embrace Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·