Hospice And Palliative Care
Fairhaven, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221536)
CMS process measure: 99.05 (state average 95.51 — above state average)
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (508) 973-3200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice And Palliative Care in Fairhaven, Massachusetts received a 4-star family caregiver rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.05 is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
Hospice And Palliative Care serves 53 ZIP codes from its Fairhaven, Massachusetts office in Bristol County. Families in this broader area may be eligible for its services.
Yes, Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 221536, certified since March 16, 1993. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice And Palliative Care is a non-profit hospice based in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, serving families in Bristol County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 16, 1993, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 221536.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Of those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Hospice And Palliative Care scored 99.05, above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51. CMS data also show that 38.4% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
The hospice reports serving 53 ZIP codes from its Fairhaven office, reflecting a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 221536) since March 16, 1993, 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, this hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their 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 99.05, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 53 ZIP codes from its Fairhaven, Massachusetts office in Bristol County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice And Palliative Care is a non-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it may reflect how the organization is structured and governed.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 16, 1993.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to manage symptoms and improve comfort, while hospice care is specifically for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care or support — it is a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Hospice And Palliative Care at (508) 973-3200 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 Hospice And Palliative Care at (508) 973-3200 for guidance on getting started.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details on Medicare Care Compare and by speaking directly with the hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice And Palliative Care (CCN 221536) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221536?state=MA to confirm current ratings and details.
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.