Health Alliance Home Health And Hospice
Leominster, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221524)
CMS process measure: 99.68 (state average 95.51 — above state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (978) 342-6013 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Health Alliance Home Health And Hospice has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 99.68 is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
Health Alliance Home Health And Hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its Leominster, Massachusetts office in Worcester County.
Yes, Health Alliance Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 221524, since 1989); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Health Alliance Home Health And Hospice is a non-profit hospice located in Leominster, Massachusetts, serving Worcester County and the surrounding region. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 19, 1989.
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, which reflects family caregivers' experiences, Health Alliance Home Health And Hospice received a 4-star rating. Eighty-eight percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered — Health Alliance Home Health And Hospice scored 99.68, compared to a Massachusetts state average of 95.51. This places the hospice above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and that 80.8% of patients had visits in the final days of life, according to the same dataset.
The hospice's listed service area covers 43 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Leominster office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that fact.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; if any measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, which does not by itself indicate lower quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Health Alliance Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 221524) since December 19, 1989, 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 Hospice Survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 88% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.68, compared to a Massachusetts state average of 95.51, placing it above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare data lists this hospice as serving 43 ZIP codes from its Leominster, Massachusetts location in Worcester County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Health Alliance Home Health And Hospice is organized as a non-profit; ownership type is one factor among several to consider, alongside CMS quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 19, 1989, according to CMS records.
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 is generally for patients who have decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients may still receive symptom management and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Health Alliance Home Health And Hospice at (978) 342-6013 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't describe the intake process; please contact Health Alliance Home Health And Hospice directly at (978) 342-6013 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the CAHPS family caregiver ratings, how the hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, the ZIP codes it serves, and how to begin care — for this hospice, contact (978) 342-6013 for details not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Health Alliance Home Health And Hospice (CCN 221524) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221524?state=MA to review its current CMS ratings and measures.
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.