Beth Israel Lahey Health At Home
Danvers, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221541)
CMS process measure: 99.4 (state average 95.51 — above state average)
Serves: 111 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (781) 756-2488 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Beth Israel Lahey Health At Home has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.40 is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
Beth Israel Lahey Health At Home serves 111 ZIP codes from its office in Danvers, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Beth Israel Lahey Health At Home is Medicare-certified, with CCN 221541, certified since 1993. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Beth Israel Lahey Health At Home is a non-profit hospice based in Danvers, Massachusetts, serving Essex County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 23, 1993.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. In that survey, 85% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.40, compared with the Massachusetts state average of 95.51 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 65.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Beth Israel Lahey Health At Home reports a service area covering 111 ZIP codes from its Danvers office, indicating a broad reach across the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; families should check the Care Compare website for the most current vintage of these figures. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Beth Israel Lahey Health At Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 221541) since December 23, 1993, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported by CMS, this hospice received an overall 3-star rating, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS's composite process score for this hospice is 99.40, compared with a Massachusetts state average of 95.51 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 111 ZIP codes from its Danvers, Massachusetts office in Essex County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 111 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor among several CMS-reported measures families may consider, alongside survey results and quality scores.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 23, 1993.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure, typically when a doctor determines a patient has a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up medical care or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (781) 756-2488 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice at (781) 756-2488 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, CMS quality scores, service area, and how care needs will be met; contact the hospice at (781) 756-2488 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Beth Israel Lahey Health At Home directly using its CCN 221541 at the Medicare Care Compare website: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221541?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.