Dignity Hospice Care
Framingham, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221603)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.51 — above state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (508) 872-0038 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver survey star rating or recommend percentage for Dignity Hospice Care, often because of small patient counts. However, its composite process quality score is 100.00, above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
Dignity Hospice Care serves 29 ZIP codes from its Framingham, Massachusetts office in Middlesex County.
Yes, Dignity Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 221603, since 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Dignity Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice located in Framingham, Massachusetts, serving families in Middlesex County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 9, 2017 (CCN 221603).
CMS Care Compare does not show a published CAHPS family-caregiver survey star rating or percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice, nor a percentage rating it 9-10. This is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of poor quality, and families are encouraged to check the Care Compare site directly for the most current figures.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Dignity Hospice Care scores 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 9 and that 82.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
Dignity Hospice Care's service area spans 29 ZIP codes from its Framingham office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Dignity Hospice Care?
Yes, Dignity Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 221603, since June 9, 2017), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or percent recommending) for Dignity Hospice Care, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts rather than a sign of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Dignity Hospice Care's composite process score is 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 9 and 82.5% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Dignity Hospice Care serves 29 ZIP codes from its Framingham, Massachusetts office in Middlesex County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Dignity Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type alone does not determine quality of care, so it's worth reviewing the CMS quality measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Dignity Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since June 9, 2017.
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 patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Dignity Hospice Care delivers services; please contact the hospice at (508) 872-0038 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 Dignity Hospice Care at (508) 872-0038 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, the size of its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered in this profile using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Dignity Hospice Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221603?state=MA to confirm current CMS-published information.
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.