Mennonite Hospice
Aibonito, PR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 401534)
CMS process measure: 88.67 (state average 93.83 — below state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (787) 735-1955 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 75% would definitely recommend Mennonite Hospice, and its CMS composite process score of 88.67 is below the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
Mennonite Hospice serves 31 ZIP codes from its Aibonito, PR office in Aibonito County. Families should confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Mennonite Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 401534), certified since 1993. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Mennonite Hospice is a for-profit, Medicare-certified hospice based in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, in Aibonito County. It has been Medicare-certified since April 7, 1993. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 75% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, Mennonite Hospice scored 88.67, which is below the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83. This composite measure reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 32.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the data supplied. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
Mennonite Hospice serves a broad area, covering 31 ZIP codes from its Aibonito office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Mennonite Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 401534) since April 7, 1993, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 75% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Mennonite Hospice, and 87% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 88.67, which is below the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83, according to Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Mennonite Hospice serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Aibonito, Aibonito County, Puerto Rico.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Mennonite Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 7, 1993.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort, 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 all care, and patients can still receive symptom management and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact Mennonite Hospice at (787) 735-1955 or 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 Mennonite Hospice at (787) 735-1955 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction results, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas it serves, and how care is coordinated; contact Mennonite Hospice at (787) 735-1955 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Mennonite Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/401534?state=PR to review its current CMS-reported 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.