Del Corazon Hospice Llc
Santa Fe, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321565)
CMS process measure: 79.34 (state average 95.93 — below state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (505) 988-2049 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Del Corazon Hospice received a 3-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 78% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 79.34 is below the New Mexico state average of 95.93.
Del Corazon Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in Santa Fe County.
Yes, Del Corazon Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 321565), certified since 2012, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Del Corazon Hospice LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Santa Fe, New Mexico and surrounding areas in Santa Fe County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 20, 2012, and is organized under an "Other" ownership structure, according to CMS Care Compare records.
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave Del Corazon Hospice a 3-star rating. Seventy-eight percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79 percent rated the overall care a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences of family members who completed the survey, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, Del Corazon Hospice scored 79.34, compared with a New Mexico state average of 95.93 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and notes that 67.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Del Corazon Hospice reports serving 34 ZIP codes from its Santa Fe office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond that is available here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Del Corazon Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 321565), certified since June 20, 2012. 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's CAHPS survey gives Del Corazon Hospice a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 78% saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% rating overall care 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 79.34, compared with a New Mexico state average of 95.93 — below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Del Corazon Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
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Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but it does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 20, 2012.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than 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 focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care or support — pain relief and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Del Corazon Hospice at (505) 988-2049 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 Del Corazon Hospice at (505) 988-2049 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measures, service area, and staffing; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures and also ask directly by calling (505) 988-2049.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Del Corazon Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/321565?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.