Hospicecare In The Berkshires
Pittsfield, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221531)
CMS process measure: 87.02 (state average 95.51 — below state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (413) 443-2994 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hospicecare In The Berkshires a CAHPS star rating of 4 out of 5, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 87.02, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
Hospicecare In The Berkshires serves 39 ZIP codes from its Pittsfield, Massachusetts office in Berkshire County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Hospicecare In The Berkshires is Medicare-certified, with CCN 221531, certified since 1991. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospicecare In The Berkshires is a non-profit hospice based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, serving families in Berkshire County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 19, 1991 (CCN 221531).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a CAHPS star rating of 4 out of 5. Among those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience with the hospice between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a core set of recommended care processes, Hospicecare In The Berkshires scored 87.02, which falls below the Massachusetts state average of 95.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and data show that 58.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, as tracked by CMS.
Hospicecare In The Berkshires reports serving 39 ZIP codes from its Pittsfield office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply because of small patient counts, not necessarily because of quality concerns.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospicecare In The Berkshires is Medicare-certified (CCN 221531), certified since September 19, 1991, 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 reports a CAHPS star rating of 4 out of 5 for this hospice, with 89% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Hospicecare In The Berkshires scored 87.02, compared to a Massachusetts state average of 95.51, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 39 ZIP codes from its Pittsfield, Massachusetts location in Berkshire County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospicecare In The Berkshires is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type does not directly indicate quality, but it can be useful context; CMS quality data is the more direct measure of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 19, 1991.
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 ease symptoms, while hospice care is generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean no care is being given, and patients can still receive treatment for symptom relief and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospicecare In The Berkshires at (413) 443-2994 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Hospicecare In The Berkshires at (413) 443-2994 to learn how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures, and the size of its service area; you can also contact Hospicecare In The Berkshires at (413) 443-2994 for further specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospicecare In The Berkshires directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221531?state=MA using CCN 221531.
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.