Hospice in ZIP 01002 (Amherst, MA)
1 Medicare-certified hospice operate in ZIP 01002, Amherst, MA, per the current CMS data, where rated providers average 5.0 out of 5.
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Hospice programs deliver palliative, comfort-first care to people with a terminal illness, usually at home. Their services span nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite for family caregivers. Hospices certified by Medicare must satisfy federal conditions of participation.
Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 01002
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOSPICE OF THE FISHER HOME | 5.0 | 8 | 5.0 | 20 | non-profit |
Choosing among hospice in ZIP 01002
A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 01002, Amherst, MA, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
Data profile for ZIP 01002
Using CMS data, we can profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 01002: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at HOSPICE OF THE FISHER HOME (non-profit). Reporting programs average 8.0 on the hospice care index. Across 1 reporting program, family caregiver survey ratings average 5.0 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 20 patients each.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 5.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | HOSPICE OF THE FISHER HOME (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 non-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 8.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 5.0 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 20 |
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Data sources
Every figure on this page is drawn from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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