Beacon Hospice, An Amyedisys Company
Springfield, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221573)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.51 — above state average)
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (413) 205-1229 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Beacon Hospice a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, Beacon Hospice scored 100.00, above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company serves 55 ZIP codes from its Springfield, Massachusetts office in Hampden County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company is Medicare-certified, with CCN 221573, certified since February 15, 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company, is a for-profit hospice serving the Springfield, Massachusetts area, in Hampden County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 2007 (CCN 221573).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Beacon Hospice a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5. In the same survey, 85% of families said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Beacon Hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 84.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, a measure of timely, hands-on attention near the end of life.
Beacon Hospice's service area, as listed on Medicare Care Compare, covers 55 ZIP codes from its Springfield office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published survey and quality-measure vintage available. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens simply because of small patient counts rather than any indication of the quality of care. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost figures are provided here beyond that fact. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company is Medicare-certified (CCN 221573) since February 15, 2007, 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?
Families gave Beacon Hospice a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5; 85% said they would definitely recommend it, and 79% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Beacon Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 84.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Beacon Hospice serves 55 ZIP codes from its Springfield, Massachusetts office in Hampden County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 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 directly determine quality of care, but it is one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS survey and quality-measure data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Beacon Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 2007.
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 focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with 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 toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, only treatments aimed at cure.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Beacon Hospice at (413) 205-1229 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Beacon Hospice at (413) 205-1229 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how the hospice communicates with families; contact Beacon Hospice at (413) 205-1229 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Beacon Hospice's official Medicare Care Compare listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221573?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.