Old Colony Hospice, Inc
W Bridgewater, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221514)
CMS process measure: 99.69 (state average 95.51 — above state average)
Serves: 99 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (781) 341-4145 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Old Colony Hospice received a 5-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it, and its composite quality process score of 99.69 is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
Old Colony Hospice, Inc serves 99 ZIP codes from its office in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County.
Yes, Old Colony Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 221514, certified since 1986, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Old Colony Hospice, Inc is a non-profit hospice based in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, serving families in Plymouth County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 27, 1986.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Old Colony Hospice received a 5-star rating, with 93% of surveyed family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice, and 89% rating the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite quality process measure, this hospice scored 99.69, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 64.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, per the published data.
Old Colony Hospice reports serving 99 ZIP codes from its West Bridgewater office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not listed, it means CMS has not published that figure for this hospice, often because of small patient counts, and this should not be read as a sign of lower quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost or coverage details beyond this are provided in the underlying data. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Old Colony Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 221514) since August 27, 1986, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Old Colony Hospice received a 5-star rating, with 93% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating overall care 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 99.69, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Old Colony Hospice reports serving 99 ZIP codes from its office in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 99 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Old Colony Hospice, Inc is a non-profit organization; ownership type is reported by CMS but is one of many factors families may want to consider alongside quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 27, 1986, according to CMS records.
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 those with a life-limiting illness 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 focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or attention — pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not detailed in the CMS data provided; please contact Old Colony Hospice at (781) 341-4145 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Old Colony Hospice at (781) 341-4145 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is provided; you can review these figures for Old Colony Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly by calling (781) 341-4145.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Old Colony Hospice, Inc (CCN 221514) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221514?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.