Helping Hands Hospice
Tucumcari, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321530)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (575) 461-0099 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure for Helping Hands Hospice, often because of small patient counts, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for any future updates to these figures.
Helping Hands Hospice serves 10 ZIP codes from its Tucumcari, New Mexico office in Quay County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Helping Hands Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 321530, since July 6, 1995), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Helping Hands Hospice, located in Tucumcari, New Mexico (Quay County), has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 1995, according to CMS Care Compare records. The hospice is classified under an ownership type of "Other" in CMS data, meaning it does not fall into the standard for-profit or non-profit government categories tracked by CMS.
CMS's Care Compare dataset does not currently show published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — no star rating, no percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and no percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 are listed. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, where CMS withholds survey figures to protect statistical reliability and patient privacy. It should not be read as a reflection of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not published that data for this hospice.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Helping Hands Hospice for comparison against the New Mexico state average of 95.93, and no separate care index score or last-days-of-life visit percentage appears in the available data.
According to CMS Care Compare, Helping Hands Hospice serves 10 ZIP codes from its Tucumcari office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify, once a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to check the official Care Compare listing directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Helping Hands Hospice?
Yes, Helping Hands Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 321530), certified since July 6, 1995. 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Helping Hands Hospice, which often happens for hospices with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Helping Hands Hospice, so no comparison to the New Mexico state average of 95.93 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, Helping Hands Hospice serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Tucumcari, Quay County, New Mexico.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Helping Hands Hospice's ownership type as "Other," which does not fit the standard for-profit, non-profit, or government categories; ownership type alone does not determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Helping Hands Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 1995.
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 generally for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focusing on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
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 is not about giving up, but about prioritizing comfort and dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Helping Hands Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (575) 461-0099 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available CMS data does not describe intake steps; please contact Helping Hands Hospice directly at (575) 461-0099 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measures, service area, and staff support; contact Helping Hands Hospice at (575) 461-0099 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Helping Hands Hospice (CCN 321530) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/321530?state=NM to confirm the latest CMS-reported information.
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.