Hospice Of The Fisher Home
Amherst, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221571)
CMS process measure: 99.32 (state average 95.51 — above state average)
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (413) 549-0115 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of The Fisher Home holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 97 percent of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.32 is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
Hospice Of The Fisher Home serves 41 ZIP codes from its Amherst, Massachusetts office in Hampshire County.
Yes, Hospice Of The Fisher Home is Medicare-certified, with CCN 221571, certified since September 21, 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Fisher Home is a non-profit hospice based in Amherst, Massachusetts, in Hampshire County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 21, 2006, and its Medicare identification number (CCN) is 221571.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star overall rating. Ninety-seven percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 93 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of family caregivers surveyed after a loved one's care, as published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which tracks whether recommended care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 99.32, compared with the Massachusetts state average of 95.51 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 68.6 percent of patients, according to the most recent published data.
Hospice Of The Fisher Home reports serving 41 ZIP codes from its Amherst office, indicating a fairly broad service area within its region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the latest figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of The Fisher Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 221571) since September 21, 2006, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 97 percent saying they would definitely recommend it and 93 percent 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 99.32, compared with the Massachusetts state average of 95.51 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 41 ZIP codes from its Amherst, Massachusetts office in Hampshire County.
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Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor among several CMS publishes, and families may weigh it alongside quality measures and survey results.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 21, 2006.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort.
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 giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (413) 549-0115 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin the process, contact the hospice directly at (413) 549-0115 and confirm current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership type — all of which are reported by CMS and can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of The Fisher Home directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221571?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.