Hospicio La Montana
Naranjito, PR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 401509)
CMS process measure: 88.54 (state average 93.83 — below state average)
Serves: 18 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (787) 869-1290 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 74% would definitely recommend Hospicio La Montana, and 88% rated the care a 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 88.54, which is below the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83.
Hospicio La Montana serves 18 ZIP codes from its office in Naranjito, Puerto Rico, located in Naranjito county. Families should confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hospicio La Montana is Medicare-certified, with CCN 401509, certified since 1992. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospicio La Montana is a for-profit hospice located in Naranjito, Puerto Rico, serving families in Naranjito county. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 17, 1992.
CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey, which gathers feedback directly from family caregivers, shows that 74% of respondents said they would definitely recommend Hospicio La Montana, and 88% rated the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when a hospice has a smaller number of survey respondents; this does not necessarily reflect lower quality of care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks whether recommended care processes were delivered, Hospicio La Montana scored 88.54, compared with a Puerto Rico state average of 93.83 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and notes that 20.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the available data.
Hospicio La Montana's service area, per CMS data, spans 18 ZIP codes from its Naranjito office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospicio La Montana is Medicare-certified (CCN 401509) and has been since March 17, 1992. 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 74% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Hospicio La Montana, and 88% rated the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Hospicio La Montana scored 88.54, compared with a Puerto Rico state average of 93.83, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Hospicio La Montana serves 18 ZIP codes from its Naranjito, Puerto Rico office in Naranjito county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 18 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospicio La Montana is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hospicio La Montana has been Medicare-certified since March 17, 1992, 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 generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at 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 Hospicio La Montana delivers care; please contact the hospice at (787) 869-1290 or 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 Hospicio La Montana directly at (787) 869-1290 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, and the geographic area served — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS data; for other specifics, contact the hospice at (787) 869-1290.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Hospicio La Montana's certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/401509?state=PR.
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.