Hospice Services Of Massachusetts
Lakeville, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221570)
CMS process measure: 96.41 (state average 95.51 — at state average)
Serves: 127 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (508) 291-0049 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Services Of Massachusetts earned a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.41 sits at the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
Hospice Services Of Massachusetts serves 127 ZIP codes from its Lakeville, Massachusetts office in Plymouth County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Hospice Services Of Massachusetts is Medicare-certified, with CCN 221570, certified since 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Services Of Massachusetts is a for-profit hospice based in Lakeville, Massachusetts, serving families in Plymouth County and beyond. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 28, 2006, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for nearly two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 5 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Hospice Services Of Massachusetts scored 96.41, compared to a Massachusetts state average of 95.51 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 71.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, as measured by CMS.
This hospice reports serving 127 ZIP codes from its Lakeville office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published CMS survey and quality-measure vintage. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Services Of Massachusetts is Medicare-certified (CCN 221570), certified since April 28, 2006, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives this hospice an overall 5-star family caregiver rating, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% 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 96.41, compared to a Massachusetts state average of 95.51, putting it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data indicates this hospice serves 127 ZIP codes from its Lakeville, Massachusetts office in Plymouth County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 127 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Services Of Massachusetts is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are the more direct indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 28, 2006.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care is for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically in the last months of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it is a care decision, not a surrender, and patients can still receive treatments aimed at managing pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Hospice Services Of Massachusetts at (508) 291-0049 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; please contact Hospice Services Of Massachusetts at (508) 291-0049 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, what areas are served, and how care processes are delivered — contact the hospice directly at (508) 291-0049 for specifics beyond published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Services Of Massachusetts (CCN 221570) directly at medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221570?state=MA to confirm current certification and quality data.
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.