Hospicio San Francisco De Asis Inc
Aguada, PR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 401551)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (787) 868-2920 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Hospicio San Francisco De Asis Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available. CMS also has not published a composite process score comparison to the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83 for this hospice.
Hospicio San Francisco De Asis Inc serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Aguada, Puerto Rico, in Aguada county.
Yes, Hospicio San Francisco De Asis Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 401551, since 1995); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospicio San Francisco De Asis Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Aguada, Puerto Rico, serving the Aguada county area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 24, 1995, meaning it has participated in the Medicare hospice benefit for several decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed patients is too small to report reliably. This is not an indication of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been made public by CMS.
CMS lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice. However, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice as compared to the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83, so no direct comparison can be made from the available data at this time.
Hospicio San Francisco De Asis Inc reports serving 10 ZIP codes from its Aguada office, indicating a service area covering a moderate range of surrounding communities.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this is available in the CMS data reviewed.
All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly or visit Care Compare online to confirm current details before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospicio San Francisco De Asis Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 401551) and has been since April 24, 1995. 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 family caregiver survey results for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed to report the data reliably. This does not indicate poor quality, only that CMS has not made the figures public.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice, but a composite process measure comparison to the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83 has not been published for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Hospicio San Francisco De Asis Inc serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Aguada, Puerto Rico (Aguada county).
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospicio San Francisco De Asis Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver surveys, when published, are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 24, 1995.
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 and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less. Both aim to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and symptom relief rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, but rather choosing a different kind of care centered on quality of life.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care. Please contact Hospicio San Francisco De Asis Inc at (787) 868-2920 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps. Please contact the hospice directly at (787) 868-2920 or verify on Medicare Care Compare for how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure comparisons, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated. Contact Hospicio San Francisco De Asis Inc at (787) 868-2920 to ask these questions directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospicio San Francisco De Asis Inc (CCN 401551) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/401551?state=PR to review the latest CMS-published information.
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.