Hospicio Divina Misericordia Corp
Vega Alta, PR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 401572)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 51 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (787) 516-3107 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Hospicio Divina Misericordia Corp, so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available. CMS does report a care index score of 5 for this hospice, based on its most recent Care Compare data.
Hospicio Divina Misericordia Corp serves 51 ZIP codes from its Vega Alta, PR office in Vega Alta county. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hospicio Divina Misericordia Corp is Medicare-certified (CCN 401572, since 2016). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospicio Divina Misericordia Corp is a for-profit hospice based in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, serving families in Vega Alta county. It has been Medicare-certified since June 20, 2016, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 401572.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9 or 10 are all currently unreported. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not released the data.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice to compare against the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83. CMS does report a care index score of 5 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage of 3.9%, according to its most recent Care Compare data.
Hospicio Divina Misericordia Corp reports serving 51 ZIP codes from its Vega Alta office, reflecting a fairly broad service area for families in the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospicio Divina Misericordia Corp is Medicare-certified (CCN 401572) since June 20, 2016, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and 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 this hospice to compare against Puerto Rico's average of 93.83; CMS does report a care index score of 5 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life rate of 3.9%.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospicio Divina Misericordia Corp serves 51 ZIP codes from its Vega Alta, Puerto Rico office in Vega Alta county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 51 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it can be useful context when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 20, 2016.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and can leave hospice care if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Hospicio Divina Misericordia Corp at (787) 516-3107 to ask.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Hospicio Divina Misericordia Corp directly at (787) 516-3107 and also verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how the hospice supports families — Hospicio Divina Misericordia Corp can be reached at (787) 516-3107 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospicio Divina Misericordia Corp (CCN 401572) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/401572?state=PR to review its 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.