hospice in Pittsfield, MA

Hospicecare in the Berkshires

877 South Street, Suite 1W, Pittsfield, MA 01201 · (413) 443-2994

★★★★★4
Above average
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

Hospicecare in the Berkshires at a glance

Hospicecare in the Berkshires is a non-profit hospice in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (Berkshire County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to 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 138 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
Non-Profit
Medicare-certified since
September 19, 1991
County
Berkshire County
CMS Certification Number
221531

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)4 / 53.8 / 53.7 / 5Average

Family survey

This facility86%Massachusetts average81.8%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)86%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)80%75.6%76.4%Average
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)79%77.4%77.8%Average
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)93%91.4%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)84%81.3%81.7%Average
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)92%91.3%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility87%Massachusetts average94.2%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)87%94.2%92.5%Worse
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)58.3%66.8%56.3%Average
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)109.38.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day1389567

Where this hospice provides care

At home65%Assisted living4%Skilled nursing facility4%Other0%Nursing facility27%Inpatient hospice0%Inpatient hospital1%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

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    ★★★★★4Above average
  5. Hospice Life Care

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hospicecare in the Berkshires's rating?

Hospicecare in the Berkshires has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Massachusetts hospices is 3.8 stars.

Where is Hospicecare in the Berkshires and how do I contact it?

Hospicecare in the Berkshires is at 877 South Street, Suite 1W, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Phone: (413) 443-2994.

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.