Compassionate Care Hospice
Woburn, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221582)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.51 — above state average)
Serves: 111 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (781) 935-5550 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Compassionate Care Hospice a 2-star rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 76% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 100.00 is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
Compassionate Care Hospice serves 111 ZIP codes from its office in Woburn, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County.
Yes, Compassionate Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 221582, since 2008); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassionate Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Woburn, Massachusetts (Middlesex County), serving the surrounding area since it was Medicare-certified on June 4, 2008. It currently serves 111 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad service area for families arranging end-of-life care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Among those surveyed, 76% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 75% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes, Compassionate Care 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 80.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the published data set.
These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to the vintage of that dataset; CMS periodically updates them. If any additional measure is not shown here, it means CMS has not published that figure for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
Medicare's hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost information beyond that is available in this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Compassionate Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 221582), certified since June 4, 2008. 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?
On the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 2 stars, with 76% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 75% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process-of-care score is 100.00, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Compassionate Care Hospice, based in Woburn, Massachusetts (Middlesex County), serves 111 ZIP codes.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 111 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not determine quality on its own; CMS quality data such as CAHPS scores and process measures offer more direct comparisons.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 4, 2008.
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 determines life expectancy is limited.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms and can change their care plan at any time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is provided; contact Compassionate Care Hospice at (781) 935-5550 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The listing data does not include enrollment steps; contact Compassionate Care Hospice at (781) 935-5550 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how long the hospice has been certified — all of which are reflected in this listing's CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassionate Care Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221582?state=MA to confirm 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.