Ryder Memorial Hospice Program
Humacao, PR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 401543)
CMS process measure: 75.56 (state average 93.83 — below state average)
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (787) 852-2869 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Ryder Memorial Hospice Program, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, CMS reports its composite process score at 75.56, which is below the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83.
Ryder Memorial Hospice Program serves 13 ZIP codes from its Humacao, PR office in Humacao County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Ryder Memorial Hospice Program is Medicare-certified, with CCN 401543, certified since 1993. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Ryder Memorial Hospice Program is a non-profit hospice based in Humacao, Puerto Rico, serving Humacao County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 28, 1993, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to too few surveyed patients to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — simply that CMS has not released the figures.
CMS does report a composite process measure for Ryder Memorial Hospice Program of 75.56, compared to a Puerto Rico state average of 93.83 — placing this hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 53.1% of patients received visits in their last days of life, according to CMS data.
Ryder Memorial Hospice Program's service area, per CMS data, spans 13 ZIP codes centered on its Humacao office.
Hospice care for eligible patients is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Ryder Memorial Hospice Program is Medicare-certified (CCN 401543), certified since December 28, 1993. 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, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliably; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS reports a composite process score of 75.56 for this hospice, which is below the Puerto Rico state average of 93.83. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and notes 53.1% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Ryder Memorial Hospice Program serves 13 ZIP codes from its Humacao, Puerto Rico office in Humacao County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ryder Memorial Hospice Program is a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, and families may want to weigh it alongside quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 28, 1993, more than 30 years.
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 focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy, typically six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where care is delivered; please contact Ryder Memorial Hospice Program at (787) 852-2869 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 Ryder Memorial Hospice Program at (787) 852-2869 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
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 ZIP codes served — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare, along with a direct call to the hospice at (787) 852-2869 for details not listed there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ryder Memorial Hospice Program directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/401543?state=PR to confirm current CMS 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.