hospice in Feeding Hills, MA

Hospice Services of Western & Central Mass

967 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills, MA 01030 · (413) 786-4004

Not rated
Not rated
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

Hospice Services of Western & Central Mass at a glance

Hospice Services of Western & Central Mass is a for-profit hospice in Feeding Hills, Massachusetts (Hampden County).

CMS has not published a family caregiver survey star rating for this hospice, usually because it has too little recent data.

81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 38 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
For-Profit
Medicare-certified since
June 7, 2007
County
Hampden County
CMS Certification Number
221576

Family survey

This facility75%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)75%81.8%82.7%Worse
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)81%84.8%84.9%Average
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)66%75.6%76.4%Worse
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)69%77.4%77.8%Worse
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)84%91.4%91.3%Worse
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)73%81.3%81.7%Worse
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)90%91.3%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility98.1%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)98.1%94.2%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)74%66.8%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)89.38.9Worse

Size

MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day389567

Where this hospice provides care

At home24%Assisted living5%Skilled nursing facility72%Other0%Nursing facility0%Inpatient hospice0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

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    Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  2. Legacy Lifecare Home Health and Hospice Care- West

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    ★★★★★5Much above average
  3. Harmony Hospice LLC

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  4. Hospice Life Care

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    ★★★★★4Above average
  5. Beacon Hospice, An Amyedisys Company

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    For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  6. Farmington Valley Vna INC

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hospice Services of Western & Central Mass's rating?

CMS has not published a star rating for Hospice Services of Western & Central Mass. This usually means there is not enough recent data.

Where is Hospice Services of Western & Central Mass and how do I contact it?

Hospice Services of Western & Central Mass is at 967 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Phone: (413) 786-4004.

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.