Cranberry Hospice
Plymouth, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221520)
CMS process measure: 99.18 (state average 95.51 — above state average)
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (508) 746-0215 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cranberry Hospice has earned a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 95% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.18 is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
Cranberry Hospice serves 47 ZIP codes from its Plymouth, Massachusetts office in Plymouth County. Families in and around this area may be eligible for care from this hospice.
Yes, Cranberry Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 221520, certified since 1988. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Cranberry Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Plymouth, Massachusetts, serving families in Plymouth County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 23, 1988, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Cranberry Hospice a 5-star rating. Ninety-five percent of families said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 92 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Cranberry Hospice scored 99.18, above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51. CMS also reports that 86.5% of patients received visits during the last days of life, and a care index score of 10 was published for this hospice.
Cranberry Hospice's service area, as listed by CMS, covers 47 ZIP codes surrounding its Plymouth office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which does not necessarily indicate anything about quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Cranberry Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 221520) since June 23, 1988, 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?
CMS Care Compare reports a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 95% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend Cranberry Hospice and 92% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Cranberry Hospice's composite process score is 99.18, above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists 47 ZIP codes served by Cranberry Hospice from its Plymouth, Massachusetts office in Plymouth County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 47 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Cranberry Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type can affect financial structure, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed separately to judge care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Cranberry Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 23, 1988.
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 for those with a terminal diagnosis who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up all care, only curative treatment aimed at the underlying disease.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Cranberry Hospice at (508) 746-0215 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 Cranberry Hospice directly at (508) 746-0215 and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, and the ZIP codes served — all of which are available for Cranberry Hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Cranberry Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221520?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.