Sudbury Pines Hospice
Sudbury, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221553)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 3 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (978) 443-3359 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Sudbury Pines Hospice, so a rating comparison to the Massachusetts state average of 95.51 is not currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the latest published figures.
Sudbury Pines Hospice serves 3 ZIP codes from its Sudbury, Massachusetts office in Middlesex County.
Yes, Sudbury Pines Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 221553, certified since December 6, 2001. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sudbury Pines Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Sudbury, Massachusetts, serving families in Middlesex County. According to CMS Care Compare records, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 6, 2001, meaning it has been enrolled in the Medicare hospice benefit for over two decades.
CMS collects feedback from family caregivers through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, and publishes quality measures such as a composite process score, which for this hospice has not been published by CMS. This is often the result of small patient counts during the reporting period and should not be interpreted as a sign of poor quality. For context, the Massachusetts state average composite process score is 95.51, but CMS has not reported a comparable figure for Sudbury Pines Hospice at this time, so a direct comparison cannot be made.
Similarly, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of family caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice, or a percentage rating the hospice 9-10, for this provider. Families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current data, as CMS updates these figures periodically.
Sudbury Pines Hospice serves a service area covering 3 ZIP codes from its Sudbury, Massachusetts office. As a Medicare-certified hospice, care is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Sudbury Pines Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 221553), certified since December 6, 2001, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Sudbury Pines Hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Massachusetts state average of 95.51 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Sudbury Pines Hospice serves 3 ZIP codes from its Sudbury, Massachusetts location in Middlesex County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 3 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sudbury Pines Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several to consider, alongside published CMS quality data, when choosing a hospice.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sudbury Pines Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 6, 2001.
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 with a prognosis 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 the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Sudbury Pines Hospice at (978) 443-3359 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Sudbury Pines Hospice at (978) 443-3359 and verify details 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, ownership, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — the same categories covered in this profile.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sudbury Pines Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221553?state=MA to confirm current CMS-reported details.
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.