Visiting Nurse Association Of Boston
Dorchester, MA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 227068)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (800) 521-5539 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Visiting Nurse Association Of Boston holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, at the Massachusetts state average of 3, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Visiting Nurse Association Of Boston offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 40 ZIP codes from its Dorchester, MA office.
Yes, Visiting Nurse Association Of Boston is Medicare-certified (CCN 227068, certified since 1966), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details beyond certification status are available in this data.
About this agency
Visiting Nurse Association Of Boston is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Dorchester, Massachusetts, certified since July 1, 1966. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider and has been serving patients under Medicare for decades.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Per CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 3, which is at the Massachusetts state average of 3. Its patient survey star rating is 4. Among CMS process measures, 99.35% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 81.78% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the reported period.
The agency's service area spans 40 ZIP codes from its Dorchester, MA office, indicating a broad regional footprint. These figures reflect the CMS Care Compare data vintage referenced for this listing and may be updated in future CMS refreshes.
Prospective patients and families should verify current ratings, measures, and service area directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this information periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Visiting Nurse Association Of Boston is Medicare-certified (CCN 227068), certified since July 1, 1966, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
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, per CMS Care Compare data.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Massachusetts state average of 3.
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 current ratings and measures directly at the Medicare Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/227068?state=MA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 40 ZIP codes from its Dorchester, MA office, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific services available, current staffing, and whether your ZIP code is served; contact the agency at (800) 521-5539 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
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?
The agency is a non-profit organization, according to CMS data.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost figures are not published in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (800) 521-5539 and verify coverage details with Medicare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Visiting Nurse Association Of Boston at (800) 521-5539 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.