University Of Nm Home Care Hospice
Albuquerque, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321511)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 4 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (505) 272-2111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS caregiver star rating or a composite quality score for University Of Nm Home Care Hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. This does not indicate poor quality — families can check Medicare Care Compare for future updates.
University Of Nm Home Care Hospice serves 4 ZIP codes from its Albuquerque, NM office in Bernalillo County.
Yes, University Of Nm Home Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 321511, since March 2, 1990); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
University Of Nm Home Care Hospice is a non-profit hospice provider located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving Bernalillo County. It has been Medicare-certified since March 2, 1990 (CCN 321511).
CMS Care Compare collects feedback from family caregivers through the CAHPS Hospice Survey and tracks quality through process measures. For this hospice, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9-10. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report results reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the New Mexico state average of 95.93 is available at this time. Families are encouraged to check the Medicare Care Compare website periodically, as CMS updates these figures.
According to CMS data, University Of Nm Home Care Hospice's certified service area currently includes 4 ZIP codes in and around Albuquerque.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries once a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's most recent publication vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. University Of Nm Home Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 321511) since March 2, 1990, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS survey results (such as a star rating or percentage who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than indicating low 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 New Mexico's state average of 95.93 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 4 ZIP codes from its Albuquerque, New Mexico location in Bernalillo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 4 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can influence organizational priorities, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed for each hospice individually.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 2, 1990.
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 those with a terminal prognosis who have stopped curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (505) 272-2111 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe enrollment steps; please contact University Of Nm Home Care Hospice directly at (505) 272-2111 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about CMS quality ratings, caregiver satisfaction, service area, and services offered; you can also review this hospice's official page on Medicare Care Compare for verified details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's official listing for University Of Nm Home Care Hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/321511?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.