Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc
Dedham, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221596)
CMS process measure: 95.24 (state average 95.51 — at state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (781) 234-9950 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 91% would definitely recommend Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care in Dedham, MA, and 83% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 95.24 is at the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care serves 42 ZIP codes from its Dedham, MA office in Norfolk County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 221596, since January 6, 2014. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Dedham, Massachusetts, in Norfolk County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 6, 2014 (CCN 221596). Because it is Medicare-certified, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 91% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure separately from these percentages in the data provided here, so no star rating is stated beyond these caregiver survey results.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently the hospice completed a set of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 95.24, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to the Massachusetts average of 95.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 80.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, per CMS data.
This hospice serves 42 ZIP codes from its Dedham office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates figures periodically. No cost information beyond the general Medicare hospice benefit coverage is provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 221596) since January 6, 2014, 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, 91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated their overall 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 score is 95.24, which CMS classifies as at the state average, compared to a Massachusetts average of 95.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 80.1% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 42 ZIP codes from its Dedham, Massachusetts office in Norfolk County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is information some families like to know.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 6, 2014.
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 generally for patients with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care, and patients still receive medical attention for symptoms and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact the hospice at (781) 234-9950 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; contact the hospice at (781) 234-9950 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how staff communicate with families — contact the hospice at (781) 234-9950 for specifics beyond what CMS publishes.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221596?state=MA to see the latest CMS-reported figures.
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.