Advance Hospice Services Inc
Bo Palmas, PR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 401570)
CMS process measure: 82.67 (state average 93.83 — below state average)
Serves: 117 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (787) 781-2245 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Advance Hospice Services Inc, so there is no star rating or percent-recommend figure available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 82.67, which is below the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83.
Advance Hospice Services Inc serves 117 ZIP codes from its office in Bo Palmas, Puerto Rico, in Catano county. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Advance Hospice Services Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 401570, certified since 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Advance Hospice Services Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Bo Palmas, Puerto Rico, serving families in Catano county and beyond. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 24, 2015.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Advance Hospice Services Inc. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality of care — it simply means CMS has not released this particular measure for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Advance Hospice Services Inc scored 82.67, compared to a Puerto Rico state average of 93.83. This places the hospice below the state average on this specific measure, based on CMS Care Compare data. A separate CMS care index score of 7 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage of 29.1% are also reported by CMS, though families should review these directly on Care Compare for full context.
Advance Hospice Services Inc reports serving 117 ZIP codes from its Bo Palmas office, indicating a broad service area within Puerto Rico. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage published by CMS; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Advance Hospice Services Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 401570) since June 24, 2015, 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 for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Advance Hospice Services Inc scored 82.67, compared to a Puerto Rico state average of 93.83, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 117 ZIP codes from its office in Bo Palmas, Puerto Rico, in Catano county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 117 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Advance Hospice Services Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, and families should look at available CMS quality data alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
According to CMS records, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 24, 2015.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify the settings where this hospice provides care; contact Advance Hospice Services Inc at (787) 781-2245 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Advance Hospice Services Inc at (787) 781-2245 for information on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver support, how quickly a plan of care is developed, and how the hospice communicates with the family; contact Advance Hospice Services Inc at (787) 781-2245 to discuss these questions directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's published data for Advance Hospice Services Inc at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/401570?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.