Visiting Nurse & Community Care
Arlington, MA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 221588)
CMS process measure: 88.75 (state average 95.51 — below state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (781) 643-6090 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Visiting Nurse & Community Care, and 75% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 88.75 is below the Massachusetts state average of 95.51.
Visiting Nurse & Community Care serves 33 ZIP codes from its office in Arlington, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County.
Yes, Visiting Nurse & Community Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 221588, since July 7, 2009); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Visiting Nurse & Community Care is a non-profit hospice based in Arlington, Massachusetts, serving families in Middlesex County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 2009 (CCN 221588).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 75% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers core elements of care, this hospice scored 88.75, compared to the Massachusetts state average of 95.51 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports that 86.0% of patients received visits in their final days of life, and a care index score of 10 is listed for this hospice.
Visiting Nurse & Community Care serves a broad area, covering 33 ZIP codes from its Arlington 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 are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as supplied. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Visiting Nurse & Community Care has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 2009 (CCN 221588), 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 CMS's CAHPS survey data, 78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 75% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in this data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 88.75, compared to the Massachusetts state average of 95.51, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Visiting Nurse & Community Care serves 33 ZIP codes from its office in Arlington, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 2009.
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 is for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor certifies 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 care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Visiting Nurse & Community Care at (781) 643-6090 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Visiting Nurse & Community Care directly at (781) 643-6090 to discuss starting care, and verify certification and details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, the ZIP codes it serves, and how to begin care — contact (781) 643-6090 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Visiting Nurse & Community Care using CCN 221588 at medicare.gov/care-compare, or visit the direct link: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/221588?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.