Hospice De La Luz
Albuquerque, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321559)
CMS process measure: 96.02 (state average 95.93 — at state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (505) 217-2490 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice De La Luz holds a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.02 is at the New Mexico state average of 95.93.
Hospice De La Luz serves 38 ZIP codes from its Albuquerque, NM office in Bernalillo County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Hospice De La Luz is Medicare-certified (CCN 321559, certified since 2006), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No other coverage details are provided beyond this.
About this hospice
Hospice De La Luz is a for-profit hospice based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving families in Bernalillo County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 2006 (CCN 321559).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Hospice De La Luz a 5-star rating. Ninety-one percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89 percent rated the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of families who completed the CMS survey and are not a guarantee of any individual family's experience.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of core care processes, Hospice De La Luz scored 96.02, compared with a New Mexico state average of 95.93 — CMS classifies this as at the state average. The hospice's care index score and the percentage of visits made in the last days of life are also reported by CMS, though families should confirm the most current figures directly with the hospice or on Care Compare, since CMS updates this data periodically.
Hospice De La Luz reports serving 38 ZIP codes from its Albuquerque office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's own publication schedule and vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice De La Luz is Medicare-certified (CCN 321559) since March 3, 2006, 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's CAHPS survey gives Hospice De La Luz a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating overall care 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 96.02, compared with a New Mexico state average of 95.93, which CMS classifies as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice De La Luz reports serving 38 ZIP codes from its Albuquerque, NM office in Bernalillo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice De La Luz is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but CMS publishes it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 2006.
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 when curative treatment is no longer pursued and a doctor certifies 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 all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Hospice De La Luz at (505) 217-2490 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 Hospice De La Luz at (505) 217-2490 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and its service area; contact Hospice De La Luz at (505) 217-2490 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice De La Luz directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/321559?state=NM to see its current CMS-reported data.
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.