Bristol Hospice Llc
Fall River, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221612)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.51 — above state average)
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (774) 379-7232 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Bristol Hospice LLC 84% of the time, and the hospice scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Bristol Hospice LLC serves 41 ZIP codes from its Fall River, Massachusetts office in Bristol County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Bristol Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 221612, certified since December 10, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Fall River, Massachusetts, serving families in Bristol County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 10, 2021, with CCN 221612.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 84% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% 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, which can occur when patient counts are small; this does not indicate a quality concern.
On CMS's composite process measure, Bristol Hospice LLC scored 100.00, compared to the Massachusetts state average of 95.51 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 85.0% of patients, based on the published data.
Bristol Hospice LLC's service area covers 41 ZIP codes from its Fall River office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare hospice data as published by CMS; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility — no cost details beyond that are included here. This profile does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services, as that information was not included in the CMS data provided; families should contact the hospice directly for those details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bristol Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 221612) since December 10, 2021, 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, 84% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Bristol Hospice LLC, and 84% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Bristol Hospice LLC scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to the Massachusetts state average of 95.51, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Bristol Hospice LLC serves 41 ZIP codes from its Fall River, Massachusetts office in Bristol County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 41 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bristol Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Bristol Hospice LLC has been Medicare-certified since December 10, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, 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.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact Bristol Hospice LLC at (774) 379-7232 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Bristol Hospice LLC at (774) 379-7232 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care needs will be met; contact Bristol Hospice LLC at (774) 379-7232 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bristol Hospice LLC (CCN 221612) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221612?state=MA to review current CMS 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.