First Choice Healthcare Inc
Newton, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221605)
CMS process measure: 98.16 (state average 95.51 — above state average)
Serves: 73 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (617) 738-1113 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for First Choice Healthcare Inc, but 76% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it and 73% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its composite process score of 98.16 is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
First Choice Healthcare Inc serves 73 ZIP codes from its office in Newton, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County.
Yes, First Choice Healthcare Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 221605, since November 20, 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
First Choice Healthcare Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Newton, Massachusetts, serving families in Middlesex County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 20, 2017 (CCN 221605).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published a CAHPS overall star rating for this hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed patients is small; this should not be read as a sign of poor quality. In the CAHPS family caregiver survey, 76% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 73% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, First Choice Healthcare Inc scored 98.16, compared to a Massachusetts state average of 95.51 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 30.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data vintage.
First Choice Healthcare Inc reports serving 73 ZIP codes from its Newton office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come directly from CMS Care Compare and may be updated by CMS periodically; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from First Choice Healthcare Inc?
Yes. First Choice Healthcare Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 221605, since November 20, 2017), 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, 76% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend First Choice Healthcare Inc, and 73% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
First Choice Healthcare Inc's composite process score is 98.16, compared to a Massachusetts state average of 95.51, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
First Choice Healthcare Inc reports serving 73 ZIP codes from its office in Newton, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 73 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
First Choice Healthcare Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but families may wish to consider it alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
First Choice Healthcare Inc has been Medicare-certified since November 20, 2017.
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 generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less. Both aim to manage pain and improve quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up medical attention, and patients can still receive care for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where First Choice Healthcare Inc delivers care; please contact the hospice at (617) 738-1113 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start care, contact First Choice Healthcare Inc directly at (617) 738-1113 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, the service area, and how care is coordinated; contact First Choice Healthcare Inc at (617) 738-1113 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify First Choice Healthcare Inc's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221605?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.