About Luna Del Valle
Hospice overview and quality summary
Luna Del Valle is an hospice care provider in Albuquerque, NM, serving patients and families in Bernalillo County and the surrounding area.
Luna Del Valle serves an average of 74 patients per day, covering 44 ZIP codes across its service area. 43% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.
The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 10 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 2 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Albuquerque, NM, consider quality ratings, caregiver satisfaction surveys, the hospice's experience with your loved one's condition, and the service area. Since hospice care is typically delivered in the home, the responsiveness and availability of the care team are critical factors.
At a Glance
Quality Process Measures
CMS hospice care quality indicators vs. national benchmarks
Treatment Preferences Documented
Patients whose treatment preferences were discussed and documented
100.0%
Natl: 99.5%
Beliefs & Values Addressed
Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
94.9%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
100.0%
Natl: 99.0%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
96.8%
Natl: 97.4%
Opioid Bowel Regimen
Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen
100.0%
Natl: 93.2%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
95.1%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Luna Del Valle's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 10 out of 10, above the national average of 8.8. This composite score reflects stronger-than-average performance across measures of nursing continuity, care transitions, and presence near death.
43.6% of Luna Del Valle's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, consistent with the national average of 47.9%. Presence during the final days reflects the hospice's commitment to supporting families when it matters most.
Visits Near Death
Patients with visits in last 3 days of life
87.1%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
17.5
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
5.4%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
27.4%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
9.5%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
9.5%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
14.3%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
4.8%
Natl: 2.3%
CHC/GIP Days
Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total
0%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$16,050
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Luna Del Valle's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (30%), followed by cardiovascular disease (24%), other conditions (22%), cancer (16%), respiratory disease (7%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Luna Del Valle delivers 43% of its care in patients' homes, with 56% in assisted living settings, 2% in nursing facility settings. The significant proportion of facility-based care may reflect patients requiring higher levels of medical support or those without available home caregivers. The hospice serves an average of 74 patients per day.
Assisted Living
Patient's Home
Nursing Facility
Doctors at Luna Del Valle
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Luna Del Valle
What is the CMS rating for Luna Del Valle?
Luna Del Valle does not currently have a CMS star rating available. Approximately 69% of hospice providers lack sufficient survey data for a star rating.
What conditions does Luna Del Valle primarily treat?
Luna Del Valle's patient population includes dementia (30%), cardiovascular disease (24%), other conditions (22%), cancer (16%), respiratory disease (7%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Luna Del Valle provide care?
Luna Del Valle provides care in assisted living (56%), patient's home (43%), nursing facility (2%).
How large is Luna Del Valle?
Luna Del Valle serves an average of 74 patients per day and covers 44 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Luna Del Valle?
2 physicians are affiliated with Luna Del Valle.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·