Q Hospice
Albuquerque, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321592)
CMS process measure: 81.82 (state average 95.93 — below state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (505) 636-0888 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Q Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Q Hospice scored 81.82, which is below the New Mexico state average of 95.93.
Q Hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its Albuquerque, New Mexico office in Bernalillo County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Q Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 321592, since 2023); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Q Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Albuquerque, New Mexico and surrounding communities in Bernalillo County. According to CMS Care Compare data, Q Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 21, 2023. CMS has not published the ownership type for this hospice in the data available to us, so families should confirm this directly with the provider.
CMS has not yet published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Q Hospice. This is often the case for newly certified hospices or those with small patient counts during the reporting period, and it does not indicate poor quality — simply that CMS has not yet released this information.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Q Hospice scored 81.82, compared to a New Mexico state average of 95.93 — placing it below the state average on this measure, based on the CMS Care Compare data vintage available. A separate care index score of 9 is also reported by CMS.
Q Hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 19 ZIP codes from its Albuquerque office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Q Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 321592) since July 21, 2023. 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, percent recommending, or percent rating 9-10) for Q Hospice, often due to small patient counts rather than any quality concern.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Q Hospice's composite process score is 81.82, compared to a New Mexico state average of 95.93, placing it below the state average on this CMS measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Q Hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its Albuquerque, New Mexico location in Bernalillo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided to us does not include the ownership type for Q Hospice; please contact the hospice at (505) 636-0888 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Q Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 21, 2023, according to CMS records.
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 terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is not about giving up but about a different kind of care and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Q Hospice delivers care; please contact them at (505) 636-0888 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Q Hospice directly at (505) 636-0888 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, coverage areas, caregiver satisfaction survey results, and quality measure scores; you can review Q Hospice's published CMS figures and ask the hospice directly at (505) 636-0888 for anything not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Q Hospice (CCN 321592) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/321592?state=NM to confirm certification status and any published quality measures.
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.