Hospicio La Providencia
Ponce, PR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 401500)
CMS process measure: 99.42 (state average 93.83 — above state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (787) 843-2364 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospicio La Providencia scores 99.42 on CMS's composite process measure, which is above the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83. CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or percent recommending) for this hospice.
Hospicio La Providencia serves 49 ZIP codes from its Ponce, Puerto Rico office in Ponce county. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Hospicio La Providencia is Medicare-certified (CCN 401500), certified since 1985. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospicio La Providencia is a for-profit hospice located in Ponce, Puerto Rico, serving Ponce county and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since January 17, 1985 (CCN 401500), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, 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, often due to small patient counts. This absence of published survey figures does not indicate poor quality — it simply reflects that CMS has not made the data available.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks how consistently a hospice delivers key elements of care, Hospicio La Providencia scored 99.42, compared to 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 37.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS Care Compare data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 49 ZIP codes from its Ponce office.
Hospicio La Providencia is Medicare-certified, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility. No cost or fee information is included here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospicio La Providencia is Medicare-certified (CCN 401500), certified since January 17, 1985, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once 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, which often happens when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.42, compared to 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 37.6% 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 49 ZIP codes from its Ponce, Puerto Rico office in Ponce county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospicio La Providencia is organized as a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but families may want to know it when comparing options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 17, 1985.
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 for patients who have a life-limiting illness and have chosen to stop treatments aimed at cure, typically with a prognosis 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 care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospicio La Providencia at (787) 843-2364 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 Hospicio La Providencia at (787) 843-2364 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and ownership type — for specifics beyond what CMS has published, contact Hospicio La Providencia at (787) 843-2364.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospicio La Providencia directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/401500?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.