Hospice in ZIP 00716 (Ponce, PR)

The public CMS snapshot maps 1 Medicare-certified hospice to ZIP 00716 in Ponce, PR, rated 2.0 out of 5 on average where a rating is published.

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Hospice programs provide comfort-focused, palliative care for people with a terminal illness, typically in the home. Services include nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite care for family caregivers. Medicare-certified hospices must meet federal conditions of participation.

Hospice profiles in ZIP 00716

Hospice · Non-Profit PROGRAMA DE SERVICIOS DE SALUD EN EL HOGAR Y HOSPICIO SAN LUCAS INC Ponce, PR 00716 CMS rating 2.0 / 5

How to compare hospice in ZIP 00716

Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.

Visit candidates in ZIP 00716, Ponce, PR when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.

What CMS data shows for hospice in ZIP 00716

Of the 1 hospice listed in ZIP 00716, 1 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 2.0 out of 5 at PROGRAMA DE SERVICIOS DE SALUD EN EL HOGAR Y HOSPICIO SAN LUCAS INC (non-profit). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 9.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 2.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 412 patients each.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating2.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerPROGRAMA DE SERVICIOS DE SALUD EN EL HOGAR Y HOSPICIO SAN LUCAS INC (2.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 non-profit
Avg hospice care index9.0
Avg caregiver survey star2.0 / 5
Avg daily census412

Hospice data comparison

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
PROGRAMA DE SERVICIOS DE SALUD EN EL HOGAR Y HOSPICIO SAN LUCAS INC2.092.0412non-profit

Hospice elsewhere in Ponce

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Frequently asked questions

What other ZIP codes near Ponce have hospice?
Hospice are also listed in 1 neighboring ZIP code in Ponce. Use the cards on this page to open each ZIP directory.
Do any providers in ZIP 00716 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 00716 in this CMS snapshot.
How do I choose a hospice in ZIP 00716?
When comparing hospice programs, ask about on-call nursing availability, response times, respite care, bereavement support, and how the team coordinates with the patient's physician and family.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 00716?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 00716. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
How many hospice are in ZIP 00716?
The current CMS snapshot lists 1 Medicare-certified hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 00716 (Ponce, PR).

Where this data comes from

This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-05. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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