Mesilla Valley Hospice, Inc.
Las Cruces, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321501)
CMS process measure: 99.14 (state average 95.93 — above state average)
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (575) 523-4700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mesilla Valley Hospice earned 4 stars from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90 percent saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process quality score of 99.14 is above the New Mexico state average of 95.93.
Mesilla Valley Hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in Las Cruces, New Mexico, in Dona Ana County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Mesilla Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 321501, certified since 1984. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they meet eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Mesilla Valley Hospice, Inc. is a non-profit hospice based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serving Dona Ana County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 11, 1984 (CCN 321501).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 4-star rating. Ninety percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend the hospice, and 86 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Mesilla Valley Hospice scored 99.14, which is above the New Mexico state average of 95.93. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 52.4 percent of patients received a visit from staff in the last days of life. These figures reflect the most recently published CMS Care Compare data available for this hospice.
Mesilla Valley Hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its Las Cruces office. If any measure is not listed here, it means CMS has not published that figure for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed to report a reliable result — this is not an indication of poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose physician certifies a terminal diagnosis. No cost or fee information is provided here; families should confirm coverage details directly with the hospice or Medicare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Mesilla Valley Hospice?
Yes. Mesilla Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 321501) since January 11, 1984, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose physician certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives this hospice 4 stars, with 90 percent of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 86 percent rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.14, which is above the New Mexico state average of 95.93, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Mesilla Valley Hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its Las Cruces, New Mexico office in Dona Ana County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Mesilla Valley Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type is one factor among several CMS publishes, and families may weigh it alongside survey ratings and quality scores.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 11, 1984.
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 focuses on comfort rather than cure, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
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, but patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions unrelated to the terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; contact Mesilla Valley Hospice at (575) 523-4700 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment steps; call Mesilla Valley Hospice at (575) 523-4700 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care needs are handled; you can review Mesilla Valley Hospice's published figures above and ask the hospice directly for anything not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Mesilla Valley Hospice (CCN 321501) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/321501?state=NM to see the latest CMS-published figures.
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.