Programa De Salud En El Hogar Y Hospicio Geminis
Corozal, PR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 401563)
CMS process measure: 92.86 (state average 93.83 — at state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (787) 859-5755 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Programa De Salud En El Hogar Y Hospicio Geminis, often because too few patients were surveyed. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 92.86, which is at the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83.
Programa De Salud En El Hogar Y Hospicio Geminis serves 26 ZIP codes from its Corozal, PR office in Corozal county. Families should confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Programa De Salud En El Hogar Y Hospicio Geminis is Medicare-certified (CCN 401563), certified since October 10, 2001. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies they meet the eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Programa De Salud En El Hogar Y Hospicio Geminis is a for-profit hospice located in Corozal, Puerto Rico, serving families in Corozal county. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 10, 2001, meaning it has met federal health and safety requirements for hospice care for over two decades.
CMS Care Compare data does not include CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this provider. This is often the case for hospices with a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — CMS simply has not published the figures.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 92.86, compared to a Puerto Rico state average of 93.83 — CMS classifies this as at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 40.6% of patients received visits from a hospice team member in the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
This hospice reports serving 26 ZIP codes from its Corozal office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost or fee information is provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm all current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Programa De Salud En El Hogar Y Hospicio Geminis is Medicare-certified (CCN 401563) since October 10, 2001, 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 (star rating or percent recommending) for this hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 92.86, compared to a Puerto Rico state average of 93.83 — CMS classifies this as at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 40.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 26 ZIP codes from its Corozal, PR office in Corozal county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 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 alone does not determine quality; CMS quality measures and family survey results, where published, offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 10, 2001.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is comfort-focused care for people who have a terminal prognosis and have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact the hospice at (787) 859-5755 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; contact the hospice at (787) 859-5755 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staffing, how care needs are met at all hours, and how family support is provided; contact the hospice at (787) 859-5755 to discuss specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice's current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/401563?state=PR.
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.