Hospicio Luz De Esperanza Inc
Manati, PR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 401574)
CMS process measure: 82.69 (state average 93.83 — below state average)
Serves: 54 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (787) 921-7863 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for Hospicio Luz De Esperanza Inc, but 88% of family caregivers surveyed said they would definitely recommend it. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 82.69, below the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83.
Hospicio Luz De Esperanza Inc serves 54 ZIP codes from its Manati, PR office in Manati County.
Yes, Hospicio Luz De Esperanza Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 401574, since 09/15/2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospicio Luz De Esperanza Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Manati, Puerto Rico, serving families in Manati County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 15, 2017, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards to provide hospice care to eligible Medicare beneficiaries under the Medicare hospice benefit.
According to CMS Care Compare data, 88% of family caregivers surveyed said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data available; this can happen when survey samples are small, and it does not by itself indicate poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 82.69, 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 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 22.2% of patients, according to the same data set.
This hospice serves a broad area, covering 54 ZIP codes from its Manati office. All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here beyond that.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospicio Luz De Esperanza Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 401574) since September 15, 2017, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10; CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 82.69 on the CMS composite process measure, which is below the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 54 ZIP codes from its Manati, PR office in Manati County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 54 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospicio Luz De Esperanza Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality, and families are encouraged to weigh it alongside the CMS survey and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 15, 2017.
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 a person is no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (787) 921-7863 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 the hospice directly at (787) 921-7863 and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the ZIP codes served, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published figures on Medicare Care Compare and speak with the hospice at (787) 921-7863 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify this hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/401574?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.