Compassus- Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321557)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.93 — above state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (505) 983-9212 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 67% would definitely recommend Compassus- Santa Fe, and CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 100.00, above the New Mexico state average of 95.93.
Compassus- Santa Fe serves 26 ZIP codes from its Santa Fe, New Mexico office in Santa Fe County.
Yes, Compassus- Santa Fe is Medicare-certified (CCN 321557, since 2005); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus- Santa Fe is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, serving patients in Santa Fe County and surrounding areas. The hospice is organized under an "Other" ownership structure and has been Medicare-certified since May 23, 2005.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 67% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 64% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice, which is often the case when patient survey counts are small and does not indicate poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs recommended care processes, Compassus- Santa Fe scored 100.00, compared to a New Mexico state average of 95.93 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 52.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, a measure sometimes referred to as the care index.
Compassus- Santa Fe's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 26 ZIP codes. Hospice care for eligible patients is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here beyond that fact. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's most recent publication vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Compassus- Santa Fe is Medicare-certified (CCN 321557) since May 23, 2005, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 67% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Compassus- Santa Fe, and 64% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Compassus- Santa Fe scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, above the New Mexico state average of 95.93. CMS also reports that 52.4% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Compassus- Santa Fe, based in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, serves 26 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Compassus- Santa Fe's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type alone does not indicate quality; families are encouraged to review the CAHPS and process measure data alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Compassus- Santa Fe has been Medicare-certified since May 23, 2005.
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 patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Compassus- Santa Fe at (505) 983-9212 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 Compassus- Santa Fe at (505) 983-9212 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how staff support patients and families — Compassus- Santa Fe's available figures on these topics are described above.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassus- Santa Fe (CCN 321557) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/321557?state=NM to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.