Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Compan
Marlboro, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221504)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.51 — above state average)
Serves: 60 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (508) 383-7000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice earned a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice serves 60 ZIP codes from its Marlboro, Massachusetts office in Middlesex County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company is Medicare-certified (CCN 221504), certified since November 1, 1984. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company, is a for-profit hospice based in Marlboro, Massachusetts, serving families in Middlesex County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since November 1, 1984.
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, this hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating. Among surveyed caregivers, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared with a Massachusetts state average of 95.51 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 79.5% of patients received visits during the last days of life, a measure tied to timely, hands-on support near end of life.
This hospice reports serving 60 ZIP codes from its Marlboro office, indicating a fairly broad service area within its region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here beyond that.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to review the source directly and confirm current details with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company is Medicare-certified (CCN 221504) since November 1, 1984, 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, this hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, compared with a Massachusetts state average of 95.51, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 79.5% of patients received visits during the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 60 ZIP codes from its Marlboro, Massachusetts office in Middlesex County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 60 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are more direct indicators of experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 1, 1984.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment; 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 for this hospice; contact them at (508) 383-7000 or 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 this hospice directly at (508) 383-7000 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, staffing, services offered, and how care is coordinated; contact this hospice at (508) 383-7000 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221504?state=MA to review its current CMS-reported 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.