hospice in Albuquerque, NM
Ambercare Hospice INC
2129 Osuna Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113 · (505) 244-0046
CMS family caregiver survey star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Ambercare Hospice INC at a glance
Ambercare Hospice INC is a for-profit hospice in Albuquerque, New Mexico (Bernalillo County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the New Mexico average of 3.3.
84% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 395 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- October 7, 1997
- County
- Bernalillo County
- CMS Certification Number
- 321538
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New Mexico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | New Mexico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 81% | 81.7% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 84% | 82.8% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 76% | 74.7% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 76% | 75.1% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 90% | 90.5% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 81% | 79.9% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 91% | 89.8% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | New Mexico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 99.8% | 92.9% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 65.6% | 62.8% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.2 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New Mexico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 395 | 60 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ambercare Hospice INC's rating?
Ambercare Hospice INC has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for New Mexico hospices is 3.3 stars.
Where is Ambercare Hospice INC and how do I contact it?
Ambercare Hospice INC is at 2129 Osuna Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113. Phone: (505) 244-0046.
About this data
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