hospice in Newton, MA
Good Shepherd Community Care
160 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA 02459 · (617) 969-6130
CMS family caregiver survey star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Good Shepherd Community Care at a glance
Good Shepherd Community Care is a non-profit hospice in Newton, Massachusetts (Middlesex County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.8.
89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 249 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- October 1, 1984
- County
- Middlesex County
- CMS Certification Number
- 221500
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 82% | 81.8% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 89% | 84.8% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 73% | 75.6% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 72% | 77.4% | 77.8% | Worse |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 90% | 91.4% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 82% | 81.3% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 92% | 91.3% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 99.9% | 94.2% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 83.7% | 66.8% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 9 | 9.3 | 8.9 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 249 | 95 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Good Shepherd Community Care
- Not rated
Brighton Hospice Massachusetts, LLC
1234 Chestnut Street, Suite 101, Newton, MA 02464 · 1.4 mi
For-profit
Not rated- Not rated
First Choice Healthcare INC
One Gateway Center, 300 Washington Street, Suite 607, Newton, MA 02458 · 2.7 mi
For-profit
Not rated- ★★★★★5Much above average
- Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is Good Shepherd Community Care's rating?
Good Shepherd Community Care has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Massachusetts hospices is 3.8 stars.
Where is Good Shepherd Community Care and how do I contact it?
Good Shepherd Community Care is at 160 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA 02459. Phone: (617) 969-6130.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.