Red Willow Hospice Llc
Taos, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321588)
CMS process measure: 82.4 (state average 95.93 — below state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (575) 737-1811 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey for Red Willow Hospice reported that 90% would definitely recommend the hospice, and 90% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 82.40, which is below the New Mexico state average of 95.93.
Red Willow Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its Taos, NM office in Taos County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Red Willow Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 321588, since October 28, 2022). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Red Willow Hospice LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Taos, New Mexico and the surrounding Taos County area. CMS records show this hospice has been certified since October 28, 2022. CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this provider; families can confirm this directly with the hospice.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 90% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which is common for smaller-volume providers and does not by itself indicate lower quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Red Willow Hospice scored 82.40, which is below the New Mexico state average of 95.93. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 68.4% of patients, per the available data.
Red Willow Hospice reports serving 35 ZIP codes from its Taos 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 are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to review the current listing on Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly for further detail.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Red Willow Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 321588) since October 28, 2022, 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, 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Red Willow Hospice, and 90% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Red Willow Hospice's composite process score is 82.40, compared with the New Mexico state average of 95.93 — below the state average according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to available data, Red Willow Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its office in Taos, Taos County, New Mexico.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided does not specify the ownership type for this hospice. Ownership type can affect organizational structure, but it does not by itself determine quality of care; please contact the hospice at (575) 737-1811 for this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Red Willow Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 28, 2022, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy, typically 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 from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care altogether, and patients continue to receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and supporting well-being.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care. Please contact Red Willow Hospice at (575) 737-1811 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. Please contact Red Willow Hospice at (575) 737-1811 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the geographic area served — all of which are reflected in the CMS data discussed here; for further questions, contact the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Red Willow Hospice's current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/321588?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.