About Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit
Hospice overview and quality summary
Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit is a nonprofit hospice care provider in Albuquerque, NM, serving patients and families in Bernalillo County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1984, Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit has provided 42 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit serves an average of 193 patients per day, covering 51 ZIP codes across its service area. 82% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.
CMS has assigned Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit a 3-star quality rating based on caregiver survey feedback, indicating average satisfaction with the hospice's care. The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 10 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 7 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
Caregiver Satisfaction
CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers
Average
CMS CAHPS Hospice Star Rating
Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit has received a 3-star quality rating from CMS, based on the CAHPS Hospice Survey. This average rating reflects caregiver satisfaction across communication, symptom management, timely care, and emotional support. CMS publishes these ratings to help families in Albuquerque, NM compare hospice providers.
Emotional & Spiritual Support
How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support
89% of caregivers gave a top rating for emotional & spiritual support, consistent with the national average of 90%.
Treated with Respect
Whether the patient was treated with dignity and respect
90% of caregivers gave a top rating for treated with respect, consistent with the national average of 90%.
Help with Symptoms
How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms
77% of caregivers gave Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit a top rating for help with symptoms, above the national average of 74%.
Team Communication
How well the hospice team communicated with the family
81% of caregivers gave a top rating for team communication, consistent with the national average of 81%.
Getting Timely Care
Whether the patient received help as soon as it was needed
74% of caregivers gave a top rating for getting timely care, below the national average of 77%.
Training for Family Caregivers
Whether sufficient training was provided to care for the patient
77% of caregivers gave a top rating for training for family caregivers, consistent with the national average of 75%.
Overall Rating (9-10)
Percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10
79% of caregivers gave a top rating for overall rating (9-10), consistent with the national average of 81%.
Would Recommend
Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice
82% of caregivers gave a top rating for would recommend, consistent with the national average of 84%.
Source: CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey · Vertical markers indicate national average
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
99.9%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
99.7%
Natl: 98.3%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
99.5%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
99.9%
Natl: 99.0%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
98.6%
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
98.6%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit'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.
50.7% of Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit'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
91.2%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
12.1
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
9.8%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
62.4%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
9.4%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
29.5%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
4%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
0%
Natl: 2.3%
CHC/GIP Days
Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total
1.4%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$11,044
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (26%), followed by other conditions (22%), cardiovascular disease (14%), respiratory disease (14%), stroke (14%), dementia (11%).
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit delivers 82% of its care in patients' homes, with 7% in assisted living settings, 6% in inpatient hospice settings, 5% in nursing facility settings. The high proportion of home-based care aligns with the hospice philosophy of enabling patients to receive comfort care in familiar surroundings with family nearby. The hospice serves an average of 193 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Assisted Living
Inpatient Hospice
Nursing Facility
Doctors at Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit
7 affiliated physicians
Dr. Veronica King, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Steven Cali, MD
Hospice/palliative Care
Dr. Chandel Martinez, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Christopher Hawk, MD
Hospice/palliative Care
Dr. Yelena Kamoeva, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Maureen Mulvany, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Jairon Johnson, DO
Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit
What is the CMS rating for Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit?
Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit has a 3-star quality rating from CMS based on the CAHPS Hospice Survey of bereaved family caregivers, which evaluates satisfaction across areas including symptom management, communication, and emotional support.
What conditions does Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit primarily treat?
Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit's patient population includes cancer (26%), other conditions (22%), cardiovascular disease (14%), respiratory disease (14%), stroke (14%), dementia (11%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit provide care?
Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit provides care in patient's home (82%), assisted living (7%), inpatient hospice (6%), nursing facility (5%).
How large is Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit?
Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit serves an average of 193 patients per day and covers 51 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit?
7 physicians are affiliated with Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·