Ricelands Home Health Care And Hospice, Llc
Rio Rancho, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321591)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 2 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (423) 717-8266 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Ricelands Home Health Care And Hospice in the data available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current published ratings.
Ricelands Home Health Care And Hospice serves 2 ZIP codes from its office in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, in Sandoval County.
Yes, Ricelands Home Health Care And Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 321591, certified since 2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ricelands Home Health Care And Hospice, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice serving the Rio Rancho, New Mexico area, certified since July 10, 2023, according to CMS Care Compare data. The listing data provided does not indicate whether the agency is for-profit, non-profit, or government-run; families are encouraged to confirm ownership directly with the hospice.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice in the data provided, including a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS also has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice in the data provided, so no comparison to the New Mexico state average composite score of 95.93 can be made at this time. A care index score of 7 is noted in CMS data, though further detail on how that score is calculated was not provided.
According to the data provided, Ricelands Home Health Care And Hospice serves 2 ZIP codes from its office in Rio Rancho, Sandoval County, New Mexico.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is included here. Families should verify all details, including current quality measures, directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Ricelands Home Health Care And Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 321591), certified since July 10, 2023. 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice in the data provided, so no comparison to the New Mexico state average of 95.93 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 2 ZIP codes from its office in Rio Rancho, Sandoval County, New Mexico.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 2 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The data provided does not specify the ownership type of this hospice; please contact the hospice at (423) 717-8266 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 10, 2023, according to CMS data.
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 relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines 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; it does not mean giving up care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (423) 717-8266 to ask about their specific care settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (423) 717-8266 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, ZIP codes served, and services offered; contact the hospice at (423) 717-8266 and review details on Medicare Care Compare for current information.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ricelands Home Health Care And Hospice, LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/321591?state=NM to confirm current certification and any published quality 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.