Constellation Hospice
Newburyport, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221600)
CMS process measure: 88.89 (state average 95.51 — below state average)
Serves: 71 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (978) 904-3059 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed for Constellation Hospice reported a 90% rate of definitely recommending the hospice, with 86% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 88.89 is below the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
Constellation Hospice serves 71 ZIP codes from its Newburyport, Massachusetts office in Essex County.
Yes, Constellation Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 221600, certified since November 5, 2015; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Constellation Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Newburyport, Massachusetts, serving families in Essex County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 5, 2015 (CCN 221600).
According to CMS Care Compare data, in the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 90% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Constellation Hospice scored 88.89, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 95.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 59.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the data supplied.
Constellation Hospice's service area, as reflected in Care Compare data, covers 71 ZIP codes from its Newburyport office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost details are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the source data directly and to contact the hospice with any questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Constellation Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 221600), certified since November 5, 2015, 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 CMS CAHPS survey, 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Constellation Hospice, and 86% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 88.89, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 95.51, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Constellation Hospice serves 71 ZIP codes from its office in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 71 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Constellation Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Constellation Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 5, 2015.
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 relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients who are generally expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean abandoning medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Constellation Hospice at (978) 904-3059 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Constellation Hospice at (978) 904-3059 for information on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, the service area, and how care needs would be met; you can review these for Constellation Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (978) 904-3059.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Constellation Hospice (CCN 221600) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221600?state=MA to confirm current ratings and details.
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.