Abq Hospice & Palliative Care Co.
Albuquerque, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321597)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 11 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (505) 316-4410 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Abq Hospice & Palliative Care Co. at this time. This is often due to small patient counts and does not necessarily reflect the quality of care provided.
Abq Hospice & Palliative Care Co. serves 11 ZIP codes from its Albuquerque, NM office in Bernalillo County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Abq Hospice & Palliative Care Co. is Medicare-certified (CCN 321597), certified since 03/25/2025; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Abq Hospice & Palliative Care Co. is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving families in Bernalillo County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since 03/25/2025.
CMS has not published an ownership type for this hospice in the data provided, so families should confirm this directly with the provider or on Medicare Care Compare. Similarly, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice at this time. This is often due to small patient counts and does not imply anything negative about the quality of care provided.
CMS also has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the New Mexico state average of 95.93 can be made at this time (listed as 'not reported' in CMS data). This absence reflects gaps in publicly available reporting rather than an indication of performance.
Based on CMS data, Abq Hospice & Palliative Care Co. serves 11 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.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on the official Medicare Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Abq Hospice & Palliative Care Co. is Medicare-certified (CCN 321597), certified since 03/25/2025. 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 for this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so no comparison to the New Mexico state average of 95.93 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 11 ZIP codes from its Albuquerque, NM office in Bernalillo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 11 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided does not specify the ownership type for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (505) 316-4410 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since 03/25/2025, according to CMS records.
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 palliative care for people who are no longer pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (505) 316-4410 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin hospice care, contact the hospice directly at (505) 316-4410 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about services offered, caregiver support, coverage of the service area, and CMS quality ratings; contact the hospice at (505) 316-4410 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify current details for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/321597?state=NM.
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.