Abode Hospice of Colorado
86% would definitely recommend
64/ 100
Sangre de Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care
Hospice · 1920 Valley Dr, Pueblo, CO 81008
Family caregiver survey rating
58/ 100
Average
At a glance
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 08/15/1985 · CCN 061510
- Rank in Pueblo
- #2 of 4 hospices
- Rank in Colorado
- #17 of 62 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 169 patients
- County
- Pueblo
- Service area
- 49 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 97.6% | 96.4% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 78.6% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 9.5 | 8.8 | Better |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 2 of 7 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 83% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Always provided timely help | 79% | 75% | 78% | About the same |
| Always treated patient with respect | 92% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 89% | 91% | 91% | Worse |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 76% | 74% | 76% | About the same |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 85% | 82% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 88% | 84% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 4 of 10 reported measures, worse on 4.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 1.3% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 59% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 13% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 27% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 5.7% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 1.3% | — | 2.1% | About the same |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $11,960 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 10.5 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 7.4% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 99.5% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer30%
Dementia16%
Stroke6%
Heart/circulatory disease12%
Respiratory disease11%
Other conditions27%
Where care is provided
Private home71%
Assisted living7%
Nursing facility20%
Inpatient hospice unit1%
Location and service area
Approximate location (ZIP code center). Open in Google Maps
ZIP codes served (49)
80016, 80120, 80136, 80440, 80543, 80817, 80820, 80906, 80925, 80932, 81001, 81003, 81004, 81005, 81006, 81007, 81008, 81019, 81020, 81022, 81023, 81025, 81039, 81040, 81047, 81050, 81052, 81054, 81055, 81058, 81062, 81063, 81067, 81069, 81077, 81081, 81082, 81089, 81091, 81211, 81212, 81215, 81223, 81226, 81233, 81240, 81244, 81252, 81253
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sangre de Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Sangre de Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care (CMS Certification Number 061510) has been Medicare-certified since 08/15/1985, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Sangre de Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care compare to other hospices in Pueblo?
Sangre de Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care ranks #2 of 4 hospices based in Pueblo on the Scorecard score, with 4 stars.
What areas does Sangre de Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care serve?
Sangre de Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care reports serving 49 ZIP codes to CMS, including 80016, 80120, 80136, 80440, 80543. Call (719) 542-0032 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Sangre de Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.