Rio Grande Hospice Llc
Albuquerque, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321598)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (505) 917-1658 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite quality score for Rio Grande Hospice LLC, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This is often the case for newly certified hospices and does not reflect on the quality of care provided.
Rio Grande Hospice LLC serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in Albuquerque, New Mexico, located in Bernalillo County.
Yes, Rio Grande Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 321598, certified since April 4, 2025. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Rio Grande Hospice LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice serving the Albuquerque, New Mexico area from its office in Bernalillo County. CMS Care Compare data shows this hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 4, 2025.
CMS has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, or the percentage giving a top overall rating of 9 or 10. This is common for hospices that are newly certified or have had too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it does not indicate poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the New Mexico state average composite score of 95.93 can be made at this time. As more claims and survey data accumulate, CMS may publish these measures in future updates.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Rio Grande Hospice LLC serves 16 ZIP codes from its Albuquerque, New Mexico office in Bernalillo County.
Ownership type has not been provided in the available CMS data for this hospice.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. Families are encouraged to contact Rio Grande Hospice LLC directly and to review the most current information on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS periodically updates its published data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Rio Grande Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 321598), certified since April 4, 2025, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice yet, often because it is newly certified or has had too few surveyed patients; 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, 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 Care Compare, Rio Grande Hospice LLC serves 16 ZIP codes from its Albuquerque, New Mexico office in Bernalillo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for this hospice is not included in the available CMS data; ownership can be verified on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice at (505) 917-1658.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Rio Grande Hospice LLC has been Medicare-certified since April 4, 2025, 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, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient is expected to have six months or less to live and chooses to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to providing comfort, dignity, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Rio Grande Hospice LLC at (505) 917-1658 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 Rio Grande Hospice LLC at (505) 917-1658 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, services offered, and how a hospice communicates with patients and families; contact Rio Grande Hospice LLC at (505) 917-1658 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Rio Grande Hospice LLC's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/321598?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.