Hospicio Santa Rita Inc
Cabo Rojo, PR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 401554)
CMS process measure: 89.61 (state average 93.83 — below state average)
Serves: 90 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (787) 652-1295 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS survey said 86% would definitely recommend Hospicio Santa Rita Inc, and its composite process measure score of 89.61 is below the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Hospicio Santa Rita Inc serves 90 ZIP codes from its office in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, in Cabo Rojo county.
Yes, Hospicio Santa Rita Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 401554, certified since May 7, 1996. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospicio Santa Rita Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, serving families in Cabo Rojo county. It has been Medicare-certified since May 7, 1996, meaning it has provided hospice services to Medicare beneficiaries for nearly three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 86% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% rated their experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Hospicio Santa Rita Inc scored 89.61, which falls below the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83. A below-average score on this measure does not necessarily reflect the quality of comfort or attention families received; it reflects documented process performance as measured by CMS at a point in time.
The hospice's care index score is listed as 8, and CMS data show that 62.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, a period CMS tracks closely.
Hospicio Santa Rita Inc reports serving a broad area, covering 90 ZIP codes from its Cabo Rojo office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospicio Santa Rita Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 401554) since May 7, 1996, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 89.61, which is below the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospicio Santa Rita Inc reports serving 90 ZIP codes from its office in Cabo Rojo, in Cabo Rojo county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 90 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 of care, but it is a factor some families like to know when comparing options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 7, 1996.
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 those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, 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 does not mean pain relief or supportive care stops, and patients can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact the hospice at (787) 652-1295 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (787) 652-1295 to ask about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the CAHPS survey results, the composite process score compared to the state average, service area coverage, and how the hospice handles care in the final days of life — Hospicio Santa Rita Inc can be reached at (787) 652-1295 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospicio Santa Rita Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/401554?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.