Ascend Hospice
Worcester, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221566)
CMS process measure: 98.36 (state average 95.51 — above state average)
Serves: 172 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (508) 229-8390 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Ascend Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 98.36 is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
Ascend Hospice serves 172 ZIP codes from its Worcester, Massachusetts office in Worcester County.
Yes, Ascend Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 221566, since 2005). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ascend Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Worcester, Massachusetts, serving families in Worcester County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 18, 2005 (CCN 221566).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Ascend Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 78% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Ascend Hospice scored 98.36, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice followed recommended care processes, such as timely assessments and symptom management, as reported to CMS. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 71.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data provided.
Ascend Hospice's service area covers 172 ZIP codes, reflecting a fairly broad reach from its Worcester office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; no additional vintage date was included with this dataset. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS may not have published it for this hospice, often because of small patient counts — this does not indicate poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost information beyond this is provided here. This profile does not describe staff, facilities, or specific services beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ascend Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 221566) since November 18, 2005, 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?
CMS Care Compare reports an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 86% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend Ascend Hospice and 78% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Ascend Hospice's composite process-of-care score is 98.36, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ascend Hospice serves 172 ZIP codes from its office in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 172 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ascend Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type doesn't by itself determine quality; CMS publishes the same quality measures for all ownership types so families can compare directly.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ascend Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 18, 2005.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for patients with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than pursuing curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data doesn't specify care settings; please contact Ascend Hospice at (508) 229-8390 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover enrollment steps; please contact Ascend Hospice directly at (508) 229-8390 for that information.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and the size of the service area — all of which are covered here for Ascend Hospice; for questions about specific services or staffing, contact them at (508) 229-8390.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ascend Hospice (CCN 221566) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221566?state=MA to confirm current ratings and details.
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.