Brockton Visiting Nurse Association
Brockton, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221608)
CMS process measure: 93.88 (state average 95.51 — below state average)
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (508) 587-2121 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Brockton Visiting Nurse Association 74% of the time, and the hospice's composite process score of 93.88 is below the Massachusetts state average of 95.51. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Brockton Visiting Nurse Association serves 37 ZIP codes from its Brockton, Massachusetts office in Plymouth County.
Yes, Brockton Visiting Nurse Association is Medicare-certified, with CCN 221608, certified since 2019; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Brockton Visiting Nurse Association is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Brockton, Massachusetts (Plymouth County), certified since July 15, 2019. Its ownership type is classified as "Other" in CMS Care Compare records.
According to CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey data, 74% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Brockton Visiting Nurse Association scored 93.88, which falls below the Massachusetts state average of 95.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 65.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the measures provided.
Brockton Visiting Nurse Association serves 37 ZIP codes from its Brockton, MA office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates these figures periodically, and some measures may not be published for hospices with small patient counts, which does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Brockton Visiting Nurse Association is Medicare-certified (CCN 221608), certified since July 15, 2019, 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, 74% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% 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 composite process score is 93.88, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 37 ZIP codes from its Brockton, MA office in Plymouth County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality and survey data are the more direct measures of caregiver experience and process performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 15, 2019.
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 focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
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 or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Brockton Visiting Nurse Association at (508) 587-2121 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Brockton Visiting Nurse Association at (508) 587-2121 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area coverage, and how care is coordinated, using CMS Care Compare and direct conversations with the hospice at (508) 587-2121.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Brockton Visiting Nurse Association directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221608?state=MA to confirm current CMS-reported 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.