Ambercare Hospice Inc
Albuquerque, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321538)
CMS process measure: 99.77 (state average 95.93 — above state average)
Serves: 167 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (505) 244-0046 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Ambercare Hospice Inc a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 99.77 is above the New Mexico state average of 95.93.
Ambercare Hospice Inc serves 167 ZIP codes from its office in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County.
Yes, Ambercare Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 321538, since 1997); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ambercare Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving families in Bernalillo County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 7, 1997 (CCN 321538).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Ambercare Hospice Inc an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Ambercare Hospice Inc scored 99.77, which is above the New Mexico state average of 95.93. CMS reports 65.6% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, per the most recently published data.
Ambercare Hospice Inc's service area, as reflected in CMS records, spans 167 ZIP codes, indicating a wide reach from its Albuquerque office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost figures are provided here. All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Ambercare Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified under CCN 321538, effective October 7, 1997. 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Ambercare Hospice Inc received a 3-star rating, with 84% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Ambercare Hospice Inc's composite process score is 99.77, which CMS reports is above the New Mexico state average of 95.93.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Ambercare Hospice Inc serves 167 ZIP codes from its Albuquerque, New Mexico office in Bernalillo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 167 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ambercare Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results offer a more direct comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ambercare Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since October 7, 1997.
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 is for patients who have a terminal prognosis and are choosing comfort-focused care rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Ambercare Hospice Inc at (505) 244-0046 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; contact Ambercare Hospice Inc at (505) 244-0046 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for Ambercare Hospice Inc on Medicare Care Compare and confirm specifics by calling (505) 244-0046.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ambercare Hospice Inc (CCN 321538) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/321538?state=NM to review its current published ratings and measures.
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.