Better Care Home Health And Hospice, Inc.
Leominster, MA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 227567)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (978) 537-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Better Care Home Health And Hospice holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Massachusetts average of 3 stars, but a 4-star patient survey rating. This means clinical quality measures are somewhat below state peers while patient-reported experience is strong.
Better Care Home Health And Hospice provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 21 ZIP codes from its Leominster, Massachusetts office.
Yes, Better Care Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 227567, certified since October 4, 2013, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Better Care Home Health And Hospice, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Leominster, Massachusetts, serving 21 ZIP codes from that office. The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 4, 2013 and operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Better Care Home Health And Hospice offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
The agency's CMS quality star rating is 2.5 stars, which falls below the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars. Despite this, the agency's patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient-reported experience data collected separately from the clinical quality star measure. On timeliness of care, CMS data show 99.03% of care episodes began promptly, and 81.51% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, according to the same CMS Care Compare dataset.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; prospective patients and families should verify the most current ratings and measures directly on the Care Compare website, as CMS updates these figures periodically. No cost information is published by CMS for this or any home health agency, and none is provided here. Families considering this agency should review the full profile on Medicare Care Compare and contact the agency directly for specific questions about scheduling, staffing, or care plans not covered by CMS's published measures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Better Care Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 227567), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review its full profile on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/227567?state=MA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 21 ZIP codes from its Leominster, Massachusetts office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staffing availability, care plan customization, and scheduling; contact the agency at (978) 537-2273 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 4, 2013.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency operates under proprietary, for-profit ownership.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for home health agencies; contact the agency at (978) 537-2273 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare for cost and payment questions.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Better Care Home Health And Hospice, Inc. at (978) 537-2273.
What percentage of patients received timely care from this agency?
CMS data show 99.03% of care episodes with this agency began in a timely manner.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
According to CMS data, 81.51% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/04/2013. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.