Caribbean Hospice Corp
Alt De San Juan, PR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 401503)
CMS process measure: 92.09 (state average 93.83 — below state average)
Serves: 63 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (787) 764-6555 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 71% would definitely recommend Caribbean Hospice Corp, and 69% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, the hospice scored 92.09, which is below the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83.
Caribbean Hospice Corp serves 63 ZIP codes from its office in Alt De San Juan, Puerto Rico, in San Juan county.
Yes, Caribbean Hospice Corp is Medicare-certified (CCN 401503, certified since 1991); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal illness.
About this hospice
Caribbean Hospice Corp is a for-profit hospice based in Alt De San Juan, Puerto Rico, serving families in San Juan county and the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 17, 1991, and carries Medicare Certification Number (CCN) 401503.
According to CMS Care Compare data, in the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, 71% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 69% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently core clinical and communication tasks were completed, Caribbean Hospice Corp scored 92.09, compared with a Puerto Rico state average of 93.83 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 36.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the measures available.
Caribbean Hospice Corp's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 63 ZIP codes. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, eligible patients with a doctor's certification of a terminal illness can have hospice care covered under the Medicare hospice benefit. Where CMS has not published a particular measure, this most often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than a judgment about quality. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Caribbean Hospice Corp is Medicare-certified (CCN 401503) and has been since June 17, 1991. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal illness.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 71% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Caribbean Hospice Corp, and 69% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Caribbean Hospice Corp's composite process-of-care score is 92.09, compared with a Puerto Rico state average of 93.83, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and reports 36.7% of patients receiving visits from hospice staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Caribbean Hospice Corp serves 63 ZIP codes from its office in Alt De San Juan, San Juan county, Puerto Rico.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 63 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Caribbean Hospice Corp is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results offer a more direct comparison point.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Caribbean Hospice Corp has been Medicare-certified since June 17, 1991.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment, to ease symptoms. Hospice care is a specific Medicare benefit for people with a terminal illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up medical care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify the settings in which Caribbean Hospice Corp delivers care. Contact the hospice at (787) 764-6555 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process. Please contact Caribbean Hospice Corp directly at (787) 764-6555 to discuss how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the ZIP codes served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Caribbean Hospice Corp (CCN 401503) directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/401503?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.