Hospicio El Nuevo Amanecer
Alt Rio Grande, PR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 401540)
CMS process measure: 98.51 (state average 93.83 — above state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (787) 888-7700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Hospicio El Nuevo Amanecer, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score is 98.51, above the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83.
Hospicio El Nuevo Amanecer serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Alt Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, in Rio Grande county.
Yes, Hospicio El Nuevo Amanecer is Medicare-certified (CCN 401540, since 1993); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospicio El Nuevo Amanecer is a for-profit hospice based in Alt Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, serving families in Rio Grande county. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 27, 1993, meaning it has provided care under the Medicare hospice benefit for over three decades.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 — for this hospice in the current Care Compare data, which is often due to a small number of surveyed patients. This does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not made that data available.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers key care processes, Hospicio El Nuevo Amanecer scored 98.51, compared to the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 44.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
The hospice's service area, as listed by CMS, covers 34 ZIP codes reachable from its Alt Rio Grande office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information beyond that is available from this data. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospicio El Nuevo Amanecer is Medicare-certified (CCN 401540) since August 27, 1993, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.51, compared to a Puerto Rico state average of 93.83 — above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and that 44.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Alt Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, in Rio Grande county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 27, 1993, according to CMS records.
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 for patients who have decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
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; patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other health needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Hospicio El Nuevo Amanecer at (787) 888-7700 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 Hospicio El Nuevo Amanecer at (787) 888-7700 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staff availability, service area, and CMS quality measures; contact Hospicio El Nuevo Amanecer at (787) 888-7700 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospicio El Nuevo Amanecer (CCN 401540) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/401540?state=PR to see the latest CMS-published 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.