Billet Hospice Inc - Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321599)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (833) 224-5538 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Billet Hospice Inc - Albuquerque in the data available, so a specific rating cannot be given at this time. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current figures on this hospice.
Billet Hospice Inc - Albuquerque serves 1 ZIP code from its office in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County.
Yes, Billet Hospice Inc - Albuquerque is Medicare-certified (CCN 321599), certified since July 16, 2024, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Billet Hospice Inc - Albuquerque is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 16, 2024. The data provided does not include an ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) for this hospice; families are encouraged to confirm this directly with the provider or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS collects feedback from family caregivers through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, but a CAHPS star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating the hospice 9-10 have not been published for this hospice in the data available here. This is often the result of a small number of surveyed patients rather than an indicator of quality, and CMS may publish these figures as more data accumulates.
Similarly, a composite process measure score and care index score are not available for this hospice in the data provided, so no comparison to the New Mexico state average composite score of 95.93 can be made at this time. CMS has also not provided data here on the percentage of visits near the end of life.
This hospice's service area, per CMS data, currently covers 1 ZIP code. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify. All figures above reflect CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Billet Hospice Inc - Albuquerque is Medicare-certified (CCN 321599) as of July 16, 2024, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS caregiver survey results (star rating or recommendation percentages) 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?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison can be made to the New Mexico state average of 95.93.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, this hospice serves 1 ZIP code 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 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type is not listed in the data provided; families can contact the hospice at (833) 224-5538 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 16, 2024.
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 chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but patients may still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and can discuss their goals 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 the hospice at (833) 224-5538 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm where care is provided.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start care, contact the hospice directly at (833) 224-5538 and verify current certification and services on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact this hospice at (833) 224-5538 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Billet Hospice Inc - Albuquerque (CCN 321599) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/321599?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.