hospice in Worcester, MA

Jhc Hospice

646 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609 · (508) 713-0512

★★★★★5
Much 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

Jhc Hospice at a glance

Jhc Hospice is a non-profit hospice in Worcester, Massachusetts (Worcester County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Massachusetts average of 3.8.

95% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 78 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
Non-Profit
Medicare-certified since
March 8, 2006
County
Worcester County
CMS Certification Number
221569

Ratings

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

Family survey

This facility92%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)92%81.8%82.7%Better
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)95%84.8%84.9%Better
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)84%75.6%76.4%Better
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)85%77.4%77.8%Better
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)95%91.4%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)88%81.3%81.7%Better
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)94%91.3%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility98.9%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)98.9%94.2%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)75%66.8%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)109.38.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day789567

Where this hospice provides care

At home28%Assisted living5%Skilled nursing facility67%Other0%Nursing facility0%Inpatient hospice0%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Jhc Hospice

  1. Notre Dame Hospice

    555 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605 · 2.2 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  2. Vna Care Hospice INC

    67 Millbrook St., 500 North, Worcester, MA 01606 · 2.7 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  3. Ascend Hospice

    352 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01604 · 3.9 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  4. Compassus - Greater Western Massachusetts

    19 Midstate Drive, Suite 130, Auburn, MA 01501 · 6 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  5. Aseracare Hospice

    114 Turnpike Road, Suite 100, Westborough, MA 01581 · 11.1 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  6. Overlook Hospice Services

    88 Masonic Home Road, Davenport Bldg, 2nd Fl, Charlton, MA 01507 · 12.6 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Jhc Hospice's rating?

Jhc Hospice has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Massachusetts hospices is 3.8 stars.

Where is Jhc Hospice and how do I contact it?

Jhc Hospice is at 646 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609. Phone: (508) 713-0512.

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.