Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc
Gardner, MA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 227003)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 162 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (978) 632-1230 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Massachusetts state average of 3, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data.
Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 162 ZIP codes from its Gardner, MA office.
Yes, Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 227003, certified since July 1, 1966), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is reported on CMS Care Compare.
About this agency
Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Gardner, Massachusetts, providing Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency is organized as a non-profit and has held Medicare certification since July 1, 1966.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5, based on patient experience surveys collected through CMS Care Compare. Among CMS quality measures reported, 99.90% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 88.66% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc reports serving 162 ZIP codes from its Gardner, MA location, indicating a broad regional service area. These figures reflect the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage available for this agency and are subject to periodic updates by CMS. Families are encouraged to consult the Medicare Care Compare website directly for the most current ratings and measure data before making care decisions, and to contact the agency directly for information not published by CMS, such as availability, staffing, or costs.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 227003) and has been since July 1, 1966, 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 holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 5, according to CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/227003?state=MA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 162 ZIP codes from its Gardner, MA location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 162 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, scheduling flexibility, and specific care plans; contact the agency at (978) 632-1230 and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medically ordered and Medicare-covered when eligibility criteria are met, unlike non-medical home care which involves non-clinical support; the CMS data provided does not detail non-medical services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1966.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS Care Compare; contact the agency at (978) 632-1230 and verify coverage details with Medicare directly.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc at (978) 632-1230 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1966. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.