Legacy Lifecare Hospice And Palliative Care
Chelsea, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221584)
CMS process measure: 92.93 (state average 95.51 — below state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (617) 889-0779 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Legacy Lifecare Hospice And Palliative Care 72% of the time, with 79% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 92.93, below the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
Legacy Lifecare Hospice And Palliative Care serves 28 ZIP codes from its Chelsea, Massachusetts office in Suffolk County. Families in that area may contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Legacy Lifecare Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 221584, since August 22, 2008. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Legacy Lifecare Hospice And Palliative Care is a non-profit hospice based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, serving Suffolk County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 22, 2008.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 72% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 92.93, compared to the Massachusetts state average of 95.51 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A separate care index figure of 6 and a rate of 28.6% for visits in the last days of life were also reported by CMS; families are encouraged to review these alongside the composite score for a fuller picture.
Legacy Lifecare Hospice And Palliative Care's service area, as recorded by CMS, spans 28 ZIP codes around its Chelsea office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Legacy Lifecare Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 221584) since August 22, 2008, 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, 72% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 92.93 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to the Massachusetts state average of 95.51 — below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its Chelsea, Massachusetts office in Suffolk County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Legacy Lifecare Hospice And Palliative Care is a non-profit organization; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 22, 2008.
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 people who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or attention to the patient's wellbeing.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Legacy Lifecare Hospice And Palliative Care provides care; contact the hospice at (617) 889-0779 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; contact the hospice directly at (617) 889-0779 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measure scores compared to the state average, and service area; you can review this hospice's figures above and ask the hospice directly at (617) 889-0779 for further detail.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Legacy Lifecare Hospice And Palliative Care using CCN 221584 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221584?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.