Hands And Hearts Hospice Corporation
Wellesley Hills, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221621)
CMS process measure: 81.01 (state average 95.51 — below state average)
Serves: 56 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (617) 675-1900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a star rating for Hands And Hearts Hospice Corporation, but 68% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it and 74% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 81.01 compared with the Massachusetts state average of 95.51, placing it below the state average.
Hands And Hearts Hospice Corporation serves 56 ZIP codes from its office in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. County information was not provided in the available data, so families should confirm local service boundaries directly with the hospice.
Yes, Hands And Hearts Hospice Corporation is Medicare-certified, with CCN 221621, certified since April 29, 2024. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hands And Hearts Hospice Corporation is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, certified since April 29, 2024. CMS Care Compare data does not specify the ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) for this hospice, so families should confirm that detail directly with the provider.
According to the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice. However, the survey data show that 68% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 74% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice, as captured by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 81.01, compared with a Massachusetts state average of 95.51 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS has not published a care index score above the minimum threshold for additional detail, and other measures such as visits in the last days of life are not available in this data set; where CMS has not published a figure, that often reflects small patient counts rather than an indication of quality.
This hospice reports serving 56 ZIP codes from its Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost or fee details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hands And Hearts Hospice Corporation is Medicare-certified (CCN 221621), certified since April 29, 2024, 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?
CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice, but 68% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 74% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 81.01, compared with a Massachusetts state average of 95.51, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 56 ZIP codes from its office in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 56 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The available CMS data does not specify the ownership type for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (617) 675-1900 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 29, 2024.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life when a patient's condition is no longer being treated to cure it, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (617) 675-1900 to ask about their service settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not include intake steps; please contact the hospice directly at (617) 675-1900 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and ownership type — all worth confirming directly with the hospice at (617) 675-1900.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review CMS data for this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221621?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.