Sangre De Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care
Pueblo, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061510)
CMS process measure: 97.55 (state average 96.4 — above state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (719) 542-0032 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Sangre De Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care 4 out of 5 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.55 is above the Colorado state average of 96.40.
Sangre De Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care serves 49 ZIP codes from its Pueblo, Colorado office in Pueblo County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Sangre De Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 061510), certified since 1985. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sangre De Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care is a non-profit hospice based in Pueblo, Colorado, serving Pueblo County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since August 15, 1985 (CCN 061510).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 97.55, above the Colorado state average of 96.40. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 78.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on published Care Compare data.
This hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 49 ZIP codes.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may reflect a specific reporting period; if a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens simply because of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information is included here. Families are encouraged to review Care Compare directly and contact the hospice for current details about how it operates.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Sangre De Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 061510) as of August 15, 1985, 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 4-star CAHPS rating, with 88% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 85% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 97.55, above the Colorado state average of 96.40, based on published CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to Care Compare, it serves 49 ZIP codes from its Pueblo, Colorado office in Pueblo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can affect organizational priorities, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed directly for a fuller picture of care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 15, 1985.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, medical attention, or support, and patients can still receive treatment for other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact them at (719) 542-0032 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact the hospice at (719) 542-0032 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and ownership type — the figures shared here can be a starting point, and additional questions can be directed to the hospice at (719) 542-0032.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sangre De Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061510?state=CO.
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.