hospice in Albuquerque, NM
High Desert Hospice
8920 Adams NE Ste B, Albuquerque, NM 87113 · (505) 585-2603
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
High Desert Hospice at a glance
High Desert Hospice is a 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.
79% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 282 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Other
- Medicare-certified since
- December 4, 2015
- County
- Bernalillo County
- CMS Certification Number
- 321572
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) | 78% | 81.7% | 82.7% | Worse |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 79% | 82.8% | 84.9% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 78% | 74.7% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 78% | 75.1% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 88% | 90.5% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 79% | 79.9% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 87% | 89.8% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | New Mexico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 52.1% | 62.8% | 56.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 9 | 9.2 | 8.9 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New Mexico avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 282 | 60 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is High Desert Hospice's rating?
High Desert Hospice 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 High Desert Hospice and how do I contact it?
High Desert Hospice is at 8920 Adams NE Ste B, Albuquerque, NM 87113. Phone: (505) 585-2603.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.