Hospice And Palliative Care Of Martha'S Vineyard
Vineyard Haven, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221617)
CMS process measure: 70.49 (state average 95.51 — below state average)
Serves: 11 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (508) 693-0189 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Hospice and Palliative Care of Martha's Vineyard, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 70.49 compared to the Massachusetts state average of 95.51, placing it below the state average.
Hospice and Palliative Care of Martha's Vineyard serves 11 ZIP codes from its Vineyard Haven, MA office in Dukes County.
Yes, Hospice and Palliative Care of Martha's Vineyard is Medicare-certified (CCN 221617, since September 30, 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice and Palliative Care of Martha's Vineyard is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, and the surrounding Dukes County area. The CMS data provided does not indicate whether this hospice is operated as a for-profit, non-profit, or government entity; families wishing to confirm ownership can check Medicare Care Compare directly. This hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 30, 2022.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10 — for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report reliably. This is not an indication of poor quality; it simply means no published survey data currently exists for this provider.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 70.49, compared with a Massachusetts state average of 95.51 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 54.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS Care Compare data.
This hospice serves 11 ZIP codes from its Vineyard Haven office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to review Medicare Care Compare directly and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice and Palliative Care of Martha's Vineyard is Medicare-certified (CCN 221617) since September 30, 2022, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often occurs when patient counts are too small to report; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 70.49, compared with the Massachusetts state average of 95.51, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 54.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 11 ZIP codes from its Vineyard Haven, MA office in Dukes County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 11 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The CMS data provided does not specify this hospice's ownership type; you can verify this directly on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 30, 2022.
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 who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort in the final phase of a terminal illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention — it is a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (508) 693-0189 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice at (508) 693-0189 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver support, how quickly care can begin, what services are included, and how quality measures compare; contact the hospice at (508) 693-0189 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice and Palliative Care of Martha's Vineyard directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221617?state=MA to review its current CMS 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.