Hanover Hospice
Fall River, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221592)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.51 — above state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (508) 675-7583 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Hanover Hospice 86% of the time, and CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, Hanover Hospice scored 100.00, above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
Hanover Hospice serves 27 ZIP codes from its Fall River, Massachusetts office in Bristol County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Hanover Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 221592, certified since 2011). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Hanover Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving the Fall River, Massachusetts area, in Bristol County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 25, 2011 (CCN 221592). Because Hanover Hospice is Medicare-certified, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond that is provided here.
According to CMS Care Compare data, 86% of family caregivers surveyed said they would definitely recommend Hanover Hospice, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating for this hospice, which is often due to small patient survey counts and does not indicate poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, Hanover Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Massachusetts state average of 95.51 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 47.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, and a care index score of 9. These figures reflect the current published vintage of CMS Care Compare data.
Hanover Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 27 ZIP codes surrounding its Fall River office. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and to review the listing on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Hanover Hospice?
Yes, Hanover Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 221592), certified since February 25, 2011. 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 86% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Hanover Hospice, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice, which can happen with smaller patient counts and doesn't reflect poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Hanover Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Massachusetts state average of 95.51 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare data shows Hanover Hospice serves 27 ZIP codes from its Fall River, Massachusetts office in Bristol County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hanover Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't directly predict quality; CMS survey results and quality measures are better indicators of caregiver experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hanover Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 25, 2011.
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 people who have decided to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 a patient's pain or symptoms will go untreated, and care can address emotional and spiritual needs as well.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for Hanover Hospice; please contact the hospice at (508) 675-7583 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't describe the intake process; please contact Hanover Hospice directly at (508) 675-7583 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; Hanover Hospice can be reached at (508) 675-7583 for specifics, and results can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hanover Hospice (CCN 221592) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221592?state=MA to confirm current certification and quality 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.