Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit
Albuquerque, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321502)
CMS process measure: 98.51 (state average 95.93 — above state average)
Serves: 59 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (505) 559-7062 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 82% of caregivers saying they'd definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.51 is above the New Mexico state average of 95.93.
Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit serves 59 ZIP codes from its Albuquerque, NM office in Bernalillo County.
Yes, Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit is Medicare-certified (CCN 321502, since April 17, 1984); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit is a non-profit hospice serving Albuquerque, New Mexico and surrounding communities in Bernalillo County. The provider has been Medicare-certified since April 17, 1984, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 321502.
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit has earned an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 98.51, which is above the New Mexico state average of 95.93. CMS's care index score for this hospice is listed as 10, and 50.7% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit reports serving 59 ZIP codes from its Albuquerque office. As a Medicare-certified hospice, care under the Medicare hospice benefit is covered for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare, since measures can be updated or unavailable for some providers due to small patient counts.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit is Medicare-certified (CCN 321502) since April 17, 1984, 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, this hospice earned an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with 82% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% rating 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 98.51, which is above the New Mexico state average of 95.93. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 50.7% of patients received visits during the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit serves 59 ZIP codes from its Albuquerque, NM location in Bernalillo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 59 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor CMS reports, but quality is best assessed using the CAHPS and process measures above.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 17, 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 is for people who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its expected course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (505) 559-7062 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (505) 559-7062 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care needs will be met; contacting the hospice directly at (505) 559-7062 can help answer specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit using CCN 321502 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/321502?state=NM.
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.