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Home health agency · CMS Certification 327192

ALTO MAR NEW MEXICO LLC

5312 RIO BRAVO SUITE 6, SANTA TERESA, NM 88008

(575) 874-2211

Worth a closer look before you decide

These figures come straight from CMS. They are flags to ask about, not a verdict — read the full detail below.

Value51/ 100

2★ care at below-average cost — needs review

Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category

CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
2of 5 stars

Quality & Operations

CMS-reported ratings and certification data

Quality of patient care rating
2 of 5 stars
Patient survey rating
4 of 5 stars
Date certified
2005-01-05

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeech pathologyHome health aide

Agency details

Ownership
PROPRIETARY

What CMS measures show

Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding

How patients improved

Share of patients who got better at everyday activities during their care

Got better at walking or moving around(415 patients)
67.32%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(411 patients)
75.82%
Got better at bathing(443 patients)
79.44%
Breathing improved(104 patients)
100%
Got better at taking medications correctly(393 patients)
72.64%
Discharge function score(474 patients)
56.33%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(668 patients)
72.46%
Acted on medication issues promptly(707 patients)
92.64%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(707 patients)
0.71%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(475 patients)
0%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(483 patients)
8.7%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(180 patients)
77.14%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(77 patients)
3.9%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(90 patients)
9.71%
Sent health information to the next provider(265 patients)
90.94%
Gave health information to the patient(437 patients)
94.28%

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What to look for

Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language

  • The quality-of-patient-care star rating summarizes how well patients recover and stay out of the hospital.
  • Patient-survey ratings reflect real experiences with communication and reliability.
  • Confirm the agency offers the specific services you need (nursing, physical therapy, etc.) — they vary by agency.

Questions to ask

Bring these to a tour, call, or appointment

Questions to ask — ALTO MAR NEW MEXICO LLC

Home health agency · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)

  • Which exact services will you provide, and how often will someone visit?
  • Who is my main point of contact, and how do I reach someone after hours?
  • How do you coordinate with my doctor and report changes in my condition?
  • What is your experience with my specific condition or recovery needs?
  • Are your visits covered by my insurance, and what would I pay out of pocket?

Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.