Accentcare Hospice Of Massachusetts
Fall River, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221518)
CMS process measure: 98.95 (state average 95.51 — above state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (508) 235-5312 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 75% would definitely recommend Accentcare Hospice Of Massachusetts, and its CMS composite process score of 98.95 is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Accentcare Hospice Of Massachusetts serves 35 ZIP codes from its Fall River, Massachusetts office in Norfolk County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice directly to confirm coverage.
Yes, Accentcare Hospice Of Massachusetts is Medicare-certified (CCN 221518), certified since December 18, 1987. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Accentcare Hospice Of Massachusetts is a for-profit hospice based in Fall River, Massachusetts, and has been Medicare-certified since December 18, 1987. This profile draws only from CMS Care Compare data, so families can review the same figures CMS makes public.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 75% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 72% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided; this can happen when survey counts are small and does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure — a score reflecting how consistently core care processes were delivered — Accentcare Hospice Of Massachusetts scored 98.95, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51. CMS also reports that 54.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, and a care index score of 10 was recorded.
The hospice's service area, according to CMS data, covers 35 ZIP codes surrounding its Fall River office in Norfolk County.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to review current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, since CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Accentcare Hospice Of Massachusetts is Medicare-certified (CCN 221518, since December 18, 1987), 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, 75% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 72% rated their overall 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 98.95, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51. CMS also reports 54.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows it serves 35 ZIP codes from its Fall River, Massachusetts office in Norfolk County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is listed as for-profit in CMS data. Ownership type alone doesn't determine quality; CMS quality measures and survey results are more direct indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 18, 1987.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can begin at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (508) 235-5312 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover enrollment steps; contact the hospice directly at (508) 235-5312 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these figures for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly for anything not listed.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Accentcare Hospice Of Massachusetts (CCN 221518) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221518?state=MA to see the latest CMS-published 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.