Hospicio La Paz Inc
Arecibo, PR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 401527)
CMS process measure: 99.14 (state average 93.83 — above state average)
Serves: 153 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (787) 878-1548 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hospicio La Paz Inc a 2-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 76% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 99.14 is above the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83.
Hospicio La Paz Inc serves 153 ZIP codes from its Arecibo, PR office in Arecibo county, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Hospicio La Paz Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 401527, certified since 1993. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospicio La Paz Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, serving families in Arecibo county and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since January 19, 1993 (CCN 401527).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 2-star overall rating. Among those surveyed, 76% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 70% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, Hospicio La Paz Inc scored 99.14, which is above the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 48.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Hospicio La Paz Inc's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 153 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Arecibo office.
All figures in this profile come directly from CMS Care Compare data. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, that omission does not indicate poor quality — it is often due to a small number of surveyed patients. Hospicio La Paz Inc is Medicare-certified, meaning the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility. No cost details beyond this are included here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospicio La Paz Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 401527), certified since January 19, 1993, 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 Care Compare reports a 2-star CAHPS rating, with 76% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 70% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Hospicio La Paz Inc's composite process score is 99.14, which is above the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to Care Compare, it serves 153 ZIP codes from its Arecibo, Puerto Rico office in Arecibo county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 153 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospicio La Paz Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, and families may weigh it alongside survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 19, 1993.
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 patient's life expectancy is generally six months or less, as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive care for other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Hospicio La Paz Inc; please contact the hospice at (787) 878-1548 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Hospicio La Paz Inc at (787) 878-1548 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and staffing — you can review published figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (787) 878-1548 for details not listed there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospicio La Paz Inc (CCN 401527) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/401527?state=PR to confirm current ratings and details.
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.