Hospicio Gregoria Auffant Inc
San Juan, PR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 401529)
CMS process measure: 99.7 (state average 93.83 — above state average)
Serves: 97 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (787) 780-4010 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hospicio Gregoria Auffant Inc an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 99.70, above the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83.
Hospicio Gregoria Auffant Inc serves 97 ZIP codes from its San Juan, Puerto Rico office in San Juan county. This reflects a fairly broad service area according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Hospicio Gregoria Auffant Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 401529, since 1993). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospicio Gregoria Auffant Inc is a for-profit hospice based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, serving families in San Juan county. It has been Medicare-certified since January 15, 1993, meaning it has been part of the Medicare hospice program for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. 81% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 77% rated their overall experience as a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who responded to the CMS survey and are published as reported.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of important care processes, this hospice scored 99.70, which is above the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 36.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
Hospicio Gregoria Auffant Inc reports serving 97 ZIP codes from its San Juan office, indicating a fairly wide service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most current reporting period; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospicio Gregoria Auffant Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 401529) since January 15, 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 CAHPS survey data show an overall rating of 2 stars, with 81% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 77% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.70, which is above the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 97 ZIP codes from its San Juan, Puerto Rico office in San Juan county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 97 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospicio Gregoria Auffant Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but it can be useful context alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 15, 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 focuses on comfort rather than cure when a person is nearing the end of life, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (787) 780-4010 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (787) 780-4010 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published figures and confirm details by calling (787) 780-4010.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospicio Gregoria Auffant Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/401529?state=PR to confirm current CMS 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.