Luna Vista Hospice, Llc
Albuquerque, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321578)
CMS process measure: 76.74 (state average 95.93 — below state average)
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (505) 977-1165 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Luna Vista Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 76.74, below the New Mexico state average of 95.93.
Luna Vista Hospice serves 20 ZIP codes from its Albuquerque, NM office in Bernalillo County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Luna Vista Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 321578), certified since December 24, 2019, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Luna Vista Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving families in Bernalillo County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 24, 2019.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Luna Vista Hospice at this time. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet published data for this measure.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs key care processes, Luna Vista Hospice scored 76.74, compared to the New Mexico state average of 95.93 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 22.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
Luna Vista Hospice's service area currently covers 20 ZIP codes from its Albuquerque office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available from CMS data. Families are encouraged to review the full record on Medicare Care Compare and contact the hospice directly for further information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Luna Vista Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 321578) as of December 24, 2019, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often occurs with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Luna Vista Hospice's composite process score is 76.74, compared with the New Mexico state average of 95.93, placing it below the state average on this measure; CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and 22.7% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Luna Vista Hospice serves 20 ZIP codes from its Albuquerque, New Mexico office in Bernalillo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Luna Vista Hospice, LLC is a for-profit agency; ownership type does not determine quality, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 24, 2019, 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 for those who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life; both emphasize symptom management and quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care or support, only changing its goals.
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 Luna Vista Hospice at (505) 977-1165 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include enrollment steps; contact Luna Vista Hospice directly at (505) 977-1165 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CMS quality scores, family caregiver survey results, services offered, coverage area, and how care needs would be met; contact Luna Vista Hospice at (505) 977-1165 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Luna Vista Hospice, LLC (CCN 321578) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/321578?state=NM to review its official CMS record.
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.