Jhc Hospice
Worcester, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221569)
CMS process measure: 98.89 (state average 95.51 — above state average)
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (508) 713-0512 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Jhc Hospice has a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 95% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.89 is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
Jhc Hospice serves 66 ZIP codes from its Worcester, MA office, located in Worcester County.
Yes, Jhc Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 221569, since 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Jhc Hospice is a non-profit hospice serving Worcester, Massachusetts and the surrounding Worcester County area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 8, 2006, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 221569.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey rated Jhc Hospice with an overall 5-star rating. Among those surveyed, 95% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 92% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which captures how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Jhc Hospice scored 98.89, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 75.0% of patients, as measured by CMS.
Jhc Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 66 ZIP codes.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Medicare's hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare and with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Jhc Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 221569) since March 8, 2006. 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 Care Compare data shows a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 95% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend Jhc Hospice and 92% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Jhc Hospice's composite process score is 98.89, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Jhc Hospice, based in Worcester, MA (Worcester County), serves 66 ZIP codes according to CMS records.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 66 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Jhc Hospice is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can be one factor families consider, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Jhc Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 8, 2006.
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 focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are nearing the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — pain relief and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Jhc Hospice; please contact the hospice at (508) 713-0512 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Jhc Hospice, contact them directly at (508) 713-0512 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measures, and service area coverage, all of which are reported by CMS Care Compare; contact Jhc Hospice at (508) 713-0512 for specifics not covered by this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Jhc Hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221569?state=MA.
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.