Find the Right Hospice Care in Central New Mexico
About 26 hospices currently serve Central New Mexico, including 3 nonprofits and 1 with a dedicated inpatient facility. Use this list to compare options and talk with the hospices that feel right for your family. Central New Mexico is Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, and Belen, across Bernalillo County, Sandoval County, and Valencia County. A team that covers one of those cities may not cover the others. Los Alamos is the next county over, in Northern New Mexico.
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Showing 20 of 26 providers
Hospice De La Luz
Albuquerque, NM
Bosque Trails Hospice
Albuquerque, NM
Legacy Hospice
Albuquerque, NM
(Family Experience)
(15)
Roadrunner Healthcare
Albuquerque, NM
Ambercare - Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
Ambercare - Belen
Belen, NM
Presbyterian Hospice - Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
(Family Experience)
(0)
High Desert Hospice
Albuquerque, NM
Gentiva - Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
(Family Experience)
(29)
Corus Hospice
Albuquerque, NM
(Family Experience)
(116)
Luna Del Valle
Albuquerque, NM
Harmony Home Health Services
Albuquerque, NM
Hospice of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
(Family Experience)
(17)
Compassus - Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
Nevaeh Hospice
Albuquerque, NM
ABQ Hospice & Palliative Care
Albuquerque, NM
Advanced Home Health of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
Billet Hospice
Albuquerque, NM
(Family Experience)
(0)
Heritage Hospice
Albuquerque, NM
Interim HealthCare
Albuquerque, NM
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The hospices on this list say they can come to an address in Central New Mexico. The office may be in another town. When you call, give the street so they can tell you yes or no. FindHospices.com is free for families.
Other important resources for Central New Mexico families
Families across Central New Mexico often discover that choosing a hospice is only one part of the journey. Questions about funeral arrangements, cremation, estate planning, elder law, probate, advance directives, veterans’ benefits, and other important decisions frequently arise at the same time.
Placements are limited and selective — we review applications and only accept organizations that meet our standards for this section. Listings are paid advertising, not recommendations or endorsements. Families review the information and choose professionals for themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hospices in Central New Mexico
Do we have to use the hospice a hospital names in Central New Mexico?
No. A hospital or physician can share names they work with often. You may still compare any Medicare-certified hospice that will come to the patient’s address. Calling for information does not enroll you.
Should we contact more than one hospice about Central New Mexico?
Yes. Compare who covers the exact address, how soon a nurse can get there, and who answers after hours. A referral is a starting point, not a requirement to use one brand.
Can hospice care be provided at home in Central New Mexico?
Yes. Most hospice care happens where the patient already lives — a house or apartment, or assisted living, memory care, or a nursing facility. Ask the team to confirm that specific address, not only the city or county name.
How quickly can hospice start in Central New Mexico?
When hospice is medically appropriate, many teams begin within about 24–48 hours, and some can start the same day when staffing allows. Ask who comes first and how a night call is handled. Then verify by phone.
Does one hospice cover Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Los Lunas?
Not automatically. Those cities can be different answers. Ask about the address.
Is Los Alamos part of Central New Mexico?
No. Los Alamos County is in Northern New Mexico. Ask before you assume a Central team will go there.
Hospice Care in Central New Mexico
Finding hospice care in Central New Mexico
The hospitals families name are in Albuquerque — University of New Mexico Hospital, Presbyterian Hospital, and Lovelace Medical Center — and Presbyterian Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho. Names from those floors are a starting list. Open the city or county page for the address before you compare. A yes for the region is not a yes for every city. FindHospices.com is free for families.
What families often compare across the region
When you call, ask about:
- Whether the team covers the exact address, not only the city or county name
- Who would come after hours, and how long that usually takes
- What happens if symptoms cannot be managed at home
- Medicare quality and family-experience information on each profile
Where hospice care happens across Central New Mexico
Most hospice care happens where your loved one already lives — at home, or in assisted living, memory care, or a nursing facility. If symptoms become hard to manage at home, ask whether a short inpatient stay is possible and where that stay would be.
Local considerations for Central New Mexico families
Santa Fe is Northern New Mexico. Las Cruces is Southern New Mexico. A Central team may not drive to either one. Sandoval County continues north of Rio Rancho, so ask about a town farther up the valley.
Start with the city where your loved one lives. Ask who would come after hours to that ZIP.
Before you choose:
- Start with Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, or Belen
- Ask about the address, not only the region
- Los Alamos is Northern New Mexico
- Ask how a night visit works for that city
Pick the town where your loved one lives. A team that covers one city in Central New Mexico may not drive to another.
Where to start
Give the hospice the street address. If the home is in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, South Valley, Los Lunas, Bernalillo County, Sandoval County, Valencia County, start with that place.