Advantage Hospice Dba Corus Hospice
Albuquerque, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321563)
CMS process measure: 96.66 (state average 95.93 — at state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (505) 828-0232 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who completed the CMS CAHPS survey said 78% would definitely recommend Corus Hospice, and CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 96.66, about the same as the New Mexico state average of 95.93.
Corus Hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County.
Yes, Advantage Hospice, doing business as Corus Hospice, is Medicare-certified (CCN 321563), certified since December 3, 2010, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Advantage Hospice, doing business as Corus Hospice, is a for-profit hospice located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving families in Bernalillo County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 3, 2010.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 78% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 78% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when survey response counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care practices, Corus Hospice scored 96.66, compared to a New Mexico state average of 95.93 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 70.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the visits-near-death measure.
Corus Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 39 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly with CMS or the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Corus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 321563), certified since December 3, 2010, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Corus Hospice scored 96.66 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to New Mexico's state average of 95.93, putting it at the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and notes 70.7% of patients received visits from staff in their final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its Albuquerque, New Mexico office in Bernalillo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Corus Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures are a more direct way to compare hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Corus Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 3, 2010.
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 is for people with a terminal prognosis who are focusing on comfort rather than curative treatment. Both aim to relieve symptoms and support quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care or support. Patients and families can discuss their specific situation with their care team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Corus Hospice at (505) 828-0232 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; please contact Corus Hospice directly at (505) 828-0232 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, how a hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, the ZIP codes served, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are reported here from CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Corus Hospice directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/321563?state=NM to confirm current figures.
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.