Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company
Charlestown, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221544)
CMS process measure: 99.87 (state average 95.51 — above state average)
Serves: 257 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (617) 242-4872 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company has a CAHPS family caregiver rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.87 is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company serves 257 ZIP codes from its office in Charlestown, Massachusetts, located in Suffolk County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice to confirm whether their location is covered.
Yes, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company is Medicare-certified, with CCN 221544, certified since 1995. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company, is a for-profit hospice based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, serving families in Suffolk County and beyond. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 3, 1995.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Beacon Hospice received an overall star rating of 3 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the percentage of recommended care processes delivered, Beacon Hospice scored 99.87, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 83.1% of patients, based on CMS data.
Beacon Hospice reports a broad service area, covering 257 ZIP codes from its Charlestown office. This wide reach means many families across the region may be able to access care through this provider, though families should confirm coverage of their specific address directly.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company is Medicare-certified (CCN 221544) since April 3, 1995, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Beacon Hospice received an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Beacon Hospice's CMS composite process score is 99.87, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 83.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Beacon Hospice serves 257 ZIP codes from its Charlestown, Massachusetts office in Suffolk County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 257 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Beacon Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; families may want to look at the CAHPS and quality measure scores together with ownership type.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Beacon Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 3, 1995, according to CMS records.
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 who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, 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?
CMS data does not specify the settings offered by this hospice; please contact Beacon Hospice at (617) 242-4872 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Beacon Hospice at (617) 242-4872 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area coverage, and how care is provided; contact Beacon Hospice at (617) 242-4872 for details specific to their offerings.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Beacon Hospice's official CMS profile, including CCN 221544, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221544?state=MA.
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.