Hospice Of New Mexico, Llc
Albuquerque, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321553)
CMS process measure: 98.25 (state average 95.93 — above state average)
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (505) 872-2300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS gave Hospice Of New Mexico, LLC an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 71% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 98.25, above the New Mexico state average of 95.93.
Hospice Of New Mexico, LLC serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County.
Yes, Hospice Of New Mexico, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 321553), certified since July 27, 2004. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of New Mexico, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving Bernalillo County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 27, 2004 (CCN 321553).
According to CMS Care Compare data based on the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, this hospice received an overall rating of 2 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 71% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 71% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice delivered a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 98.25, compared with a New Mexico state average of 95.93 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 73.1% of patients received visits in the final days of life, per the data provided.
Hospice Of New Mexico, LLC reports serving 40 ZIP codes from its Albuquerque office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided in this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of New Mexico, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 321553), certified since July 27, 2004. 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's CAHPS survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars, with 71% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 71% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 98.25, compared with a New Mexico state average of 95.93, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 40 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 40 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of New Mexico, LLC is a for-profit hospice; CMS quality and survey measures apply regardless of ownership type, so families can compare using those figures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 27, 2004.
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 for people who have stopped pursuing curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy 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 does not mean withholding care, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This listing does not specify where care takes place; please contact Hospice Of New Mexico, LLC at (505) 872-2300 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Hospice Of New Mexico, LLC at (505) 872-2300 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, how quality scores compare to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Hospice Of New Mexico, LLC at (505) 872-2300 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of New Mexico, LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/321553?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.