Presbyterian Hospice Of Northern Nm
Santa Fe, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321579)
CMS process measure: 99.52 (state average 95.93 — above state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (505) 988-2211 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Presbyterian Hospice Of Northern Nm received a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 83% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.52 compared to the New Mexico state average of 95.93, placing it above the state average.
Presbyterian Hospice Of Northern Nm serves 31 ZIP codes from its Santa Fe, NM office in Santa Fe County.
Yes, Presbyterian Hospice Of Northern Nm is Medicare-certified (CCN 321579, since 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Presbyterian Hospice Of Northern Nm is a for-profit hospice based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, serving families in Santa Fe County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 18, 2020.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice delivered a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.52, compared to a New Mexico state average of 95.93 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and data show that 51.4% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the published CMS vintage of this data.
This hospice reports serving 31 ZIP codes from its Santa Fe office, indicating a moderately broad service area for families across the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens because of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost or fee information is provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Presbyterian Hospice Of Northern Nm is Medicare-certified (CCN 321579, since March 18, 2020). 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 received a 3-star rating, with 83% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% rating their care experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 99.52 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to a New Mexico state average of 95.93, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 31 ZIP codes from its Santa Fe, New Mexico office in Santa Fe County.
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?
Presbyterian Hospice Of Northern Nm is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS publishes the same quality measures regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 18, 2020, 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 generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing care on comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it is a care choice, not giving up on care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Presbyterian Hospice Of Northern Nm at (505) 988-2211 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact this hospice at (505) 988-2211 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how care processes compare to state averages, the service area, and how to begin care; you can review this hospice's published figures and confirm current details by calling (505) 988-2211 or visiting Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Presbyterian Hospice Of Northern Nm directly using CCN 321579 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/321579?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.