Alamogordo Home Health Care & Hospice, Inc
Alamogordo, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321521)
CMS process measure: 91.95 (state average 95.93 — below state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (575) 437-3500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice 5 stars in the CMS survey, with 95% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 91.95 is below the New Mexico state average of 95.93.
Alamogordo Home Health Care & Hospice, Inc serves 25 ZIP codes from its Alamogordo, NM office in Otero County.
Yes, Alamogordo Home Health Care & Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 321521, since 1994); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Alamogordo Home Health Care & Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Alamogordo, New Mexico, serving families in Otero County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 20, 1994 (CCN 321521).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey rated this hospice 5 stars overall. Ninety-five percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 92% gave an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers whose loved ones received care here, as reported to CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice completed a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 91.95, which is below the New Mexico state average of 95.93. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and shows that 83.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the same data set.
This hospice's certified service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 25 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Alamogordo Home Health Care & Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since July 20, 1994 (CCN 321521), 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, this hospice received a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 95% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 92% giving an overall rating of 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 91.95, which is below the New Mexico state average of 95.93. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 83.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 25 ZIP codes from its Alamogordo, NM office in Otero County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity. Ownership type doesn't directly determine care quality, but families may consider it alongside CMS survey and quality measure data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 20, 1994, according to CMS records.
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 rather than cure and is generally for patients with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, not giving up on care itself; patients can still receive medical attention focused on symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (575) 437-3500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake procedures; please contact the hospice directly at (575) 437-3500 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey ratings, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered in this profile using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Alamogordo Home Health Care & Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/321521?state=NM to confirm current CMS data.
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.