Sunset Hospice
Middleboro, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221619)
CMS process measure: 96.81 (state average 95.51 — above state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (774) 419-2029 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Sunset Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its composite process quality score of 96.81 is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
Sunset Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its Middleboro, Massachusetts office in Plymouth County.
Yes, Sunset Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 221619, certified since March 15, 2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sunset Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Middleboro, Massachusetts, and the surrounding Plymouth County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 15, 2023, under CCN 221619. The listing data provided does not indicate whether Sunset Hospice is operated as a for-profit, non-profit, or government agency, so families should confirm ownership directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Sunset Hospice in the data available here. This is often the result of small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the figures have not been released.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Sunset Hospice scored 96.81, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51. CMS also reports that 76.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, drawn from its most recent Care Compare data.
Sunset Hospice's service area, as recorded by CMS, spans 34 ZIP codes from its Middleboro office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information beyond that is available here. Families are encouraged to review the current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates these figures periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Sunset Hospice?
Yes, Sunset Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 221619) since March 15, 2023, 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 Sunset Hospice in the available data, often because of small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Sunset Hospice's composite process measure score is 96.81, above the Massachusetts state average of 95.51, and 76.3% of its patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Sunset Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its Middleboro, Massachusetts office in Plymouth County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The data provided does not specify Sunset Hospice's ownership type; please contact the hospice at (774) 419-2029 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sunset Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 15, 2023, 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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically in the last months of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and symptom management rather than curing the underlying illness; it is not about giving up but about receiving a different kind of support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Sunset Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (774) 419-2029 to ask about settings of care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Sunset Hospice, contact the hospice directly at (774) 419-2029 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the hospice's CMS quality scores, the ZIP codes it serves, how it supports families, and how to begin care — Sunset Hospice can be reached at (774) 419-2029 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sunset Hospice's current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221619?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.