Basin Home Health & Hospice
Farmington, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321548)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.93 — above state average)
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (505) 325-8231 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Basin Home Health & Hospice 4 out of 5 stars, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the New Mexico state average of 95.93.
Basin Home Health & Hospice serves 15 ZIP codes from its Farmington, NM office in San Juan County.
Yes, Basin Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 321548, since 2003); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Basin Home Health & Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Farmington, New Mexico, serving San Juan County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 17, 2003, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave Basin Home Health & Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of family members who cared for patients served by this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Basin Home Health & Hospice scored 100.00, compared to a New Mexico state average of 95.93 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and notes that 61.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Basin Home Health & Hospice serves 15 ZIP codes from its Farmington office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of reporting.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Basin Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 321548) since September 17, 2003, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, family caregivers rated this hospice 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% giving an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Basin Home Health & Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, above the New Mexico state average of 95.93. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes 61.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 15 ZIP codes from its Farmington, NM office in San Juan County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Basin Home Health & Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 17, 2003.
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 chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Basin Home Health & Hospice at (505) 325-8231 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Basin Home Health & Hospice directly at (505) 325-8231 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality scores compare to the state average, and its service area; you can review these for Basin Home Health & Hospice above or on Medicare Care Compare, and ask the hospice directly at (505) 325-8231 about anything not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Basin Home Health & Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/321548?state=NM.
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.