Star Hospice Llc
Hobbs, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321550)
CMS process measure: 85 (state average 95.93 — below state average)
Serves: 11 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (575) 393-7007 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Star Hospice LLC, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is available. Its CMS composite process score is 85.00, which is below the New Mexico state average of 95.93.
Star Hospice LLC serves 11 ZIP codes from its office in Hobbs, New Mexico, in Lea County.
Yes, Star Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 321550, certified since 2004. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Star Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in Hobbs, New Mexico, serving families in Lea County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 10, 2004, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for Star Hospice LLC. This absence often occurs when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients and does not by itself indicate anything about the quality of care provided.
CMS does report a composite process measure for this hospice, showing a score of 85.00, compared to the New Mexico state average of 95.93 — placing Star Hospice LLC below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 57.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
Star Hospice LLC's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 11 ZIP codes near Hobbs, New Mexico.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact Star Hospice LLC directly and to review the latest information on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Star Hospice LLC?
Yes, Star Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 321550), certified since February 10, 2004. 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 Star Hospice LLC, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Star Hospice LLC's composite process score is 85.00, compared to the New Mexico state average of 95.93, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Star Hospice LLC serves 11 ZIP codes from its office in Hobbs, New Mexico, in Lea County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 11 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Star Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but CMS publishes it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Star Hospice LLC has been Medicare-certified since February 10, 2004.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and are nearing the end of life.
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 or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Star Hospice LLC at (575) 393-7007 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 Star Hospice LLC at (575) 393-7007 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and ownership type — all of which are reported on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Star Hospice LLC's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/321550?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.