Hospicio La Guadalupe Inc
Ponce, PR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 401548)
CMS process measure: 94.97 (state average 93.83 — above state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (787) 259-8210 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Hospicio La Guadalupe Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its composite process score of 94.97 is above the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83.
Hospicio La Guadalupe Inc serves 33 ZIP codes from its Ponce, PR office in Ponce County.
Yes, Hospicio La Guadalupe Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 401548, since 1994); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospicio La Guadalupe Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Ponce, Puerto Rico, in Ponce County. It has been Medicare-certified since October 21, 1994, and is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type. This profile draws only on figures published by CMS Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This absence often reflects a small number of surveyed patients and families rather than any indication of quality, so families should not read anything negative into it.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Hospicio La Guadalupe Inc scored 94.97, compared with a Puerto Rico state average of 93.83 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 46.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Hospicio La Guadalupe Inc serves a broad area, covering 33 ZIP codes from its Ponce office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, since CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospicio La Guadalupe Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 401548) since October 21, 1994, 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 survey results (star rating or recommend percentages) for this hospice, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts; this is not an indicator of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 94.97, compared with a Puerto Rico state average of 93.83, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 33 ZIP codes from its office in Ponce, Puerto Rico, in Ponce County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
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 families should look at published quality measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 21, 1994.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer the goal, typically for those with 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; 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 care settings; please contact Hospicio La Guadalupe Inc at (787) 259-8210 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 La Guadalupe Inc at (787) 259-8210 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staffing, how care is coordinated, and how quality measures compare to state averages; contact Hospicio La Guadalupe Inc at (787) 259-8210 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view its official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/401548?state=PR to confirm current figures.
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.