Tlc Home Health Care, Llc
Carlsbad, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321571)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 5 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (575) 885-9199 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for TLC Home Health Care, LLC, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is currently available. CMS also lists the composite process measure comparison to the New Mexico state average as not reported for this hospice.
TLC Home Health Care, LLC serves 5 ZIP codes from its Carlsbad, New Mexico office in Eddy County.
Yes, TLC Home Health Care, LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 321571, certified since August 27, 2015; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
TLC Home Health Care, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Carlsbad, New Mexico, serving Eddy County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 27, 2015.
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 the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care — it simply means CMS has not released a survey figure for this particular measure.
CMS lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice. A composite process measure comparison to the New Mexico state average of 95.93 is listed as "not reported" in the available CMS data, so no direct comparison can be made at this time.
TLC Home Health Care serves 5 ZIP codes from its Carlsbad, New Mexico office. Families interested in the exact ZIP codes covered should contact the hospice directly or check the Medicare Care Compare listing.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. TLC Home Health Care, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 321571) since August 27, 2015, 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 (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice, but the comparison of its composite process measure to the New Mexico state average of 95.93 is listed as not reported.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 5 ZIP codes from its Carlsbad, New Mexico office in Eddy County; contact the hospice at (575) 885-9199 for the specific ZIP codes covered.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 5 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
TLC Home Health Care, LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is disclosed on Medicare Care Compare for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 27, 2015.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and pain management and symptom relief continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (575) 885-9199 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact the hospice at (575) 885-9199 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, availability of staff, how care is coordinated, and how family support is provided; contact the hospice at (575) 885-9199 for specifics not covered in this listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up TLC Home Health Care, LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/321571?state=NM to review current CMS-published information.
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.