Luna Del Valle
Albuquerque, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321587)
CMS process measure: 95.85 (state average 95.93 — at state average)
Serves: 64 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (505) 365-0321 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Luna Del Valle has a 2-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 79% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 95.85 is at the New Mexico state average of 95.93.
Luna Del Valle serves 64 ZIP codes from its Albuquerque, NM office in Bernalillo County.
Yes, Luna Del Valle is Medicare-certified (CCN 321587, since 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Luna Del Valle is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Albuquerque, New Mexico and Bernalillo County, certified since December 29, 2022, according to CMS Care Compare data. The ownership type for this hospice was not provided in the available CMS data.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Luna Del Valle received a 2-star rating. Among family caregivers surveyed, 79% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 72% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of families who used this hospice, as reported to CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, Luna Del Valle scored 95.85, which CMS characterizes as at the New Mexico state average of 95.93. This composite measure reflects a set of care processes CMS tracks across hospices nationally. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 43.6% of patients, based on the most recent published data.
Luna Del Valle serves a wide geographic area, covering 64 ZIP codes from its Albuquerque office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this is provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Luna Del Valle is Medicare-certified (CCN 321587) since December 29, 2022, 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, Luna Del Valle received a 2-star rating, with 79% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 72% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Luna Del Valle's CMS composite process score is 95.85, which is at the New Mexico state average of 95.93.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Luna Del Valle serves 64 ZIP codes from its Albuquerque, NM office in Bernalillo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 64 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for Luna Del Valle was not included in the available CMS data; you can contact the hospice at (505) 365-0321 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Luna Del Valle has been Medicare-certified since December 29, 2022, 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 focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — pain relief, symptom management, and emotional support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Luna Del Valle delivers care; please contact the hospice at (505) 365-0321 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; contact Luna Del Valle at (505) 365-0321 to learn how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs will be met; you can review these details for Luna Del Valle on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (505) 365-0321.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Luna Del Valle (CCN 321587) directly at the official Medicare Care Compare website to confirm current ratings and details.
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.