Hospice in ZIP 02459 (Newton, MA)
The current CMS data lists 1 Medicare-certified hospice that serve ZIP 02459 in Newton, MA, with an average overall star rating of 3.0 out of 5 among rated providers.
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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.
What to weigh in ZIP 02459
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.
Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 02459, Newton, MA, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOOD SHEPHERD COMMUNITY CARE | 3.0 | 9 | 3.0 | 249 | non-profit |
Nearby ZIP codes with hospice
Hospice on record in ZIP 02459
CMS data for ZIP 02459
The current data counts 1 hospice in ZIP 02459; 1 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 3.0 out of 5 at GOOD SHEPHERD COMMUNITY CARE (non-profit). Reporting programs average 9.0 on the hospice care index. Across 1 reporting program, family caregiver survey ratings average 3.0 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 249 patients each.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | GOOD SHEPHERD COMMUNITY CARE (3.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 non-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 9.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 3.0 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 249 |
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About the data
Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (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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