hospice in Needham, MA
West River Hospice
63 Kendrick Street, Needham, MA 02494 · (781) 707-9524
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
West River Hospice at a glance
West River Hospice is a for-profit hospice in Needham, Massachusetts (Norfolk County).
CMS has not published a family caregiver survey star rating for this hospice, usually because it has too little recent data.
84% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 43 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- August 29, 2017
- County
- Norfolk County
- CMS Certification Number
- 221604
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts 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) | 84% | 84.8% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 64% | 75.6% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 78% | 77.4% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 90% | 91.4% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 79% | 81.3% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 93% | 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) | 65.3% | 94.2% | 92.5% | Worse |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 29.6% | 66.8% | 56.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 6 | 9.3 | 8.9 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 43 | 95 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is West River Hospice's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for West River Hospice. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
Where is West River Hospice and how do I contact it?
West River Hospice is at 63 Kendrick Street, Needham, MA 02494. Phone: (781) 707-9524.
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.