Hospice in ZIP 02494 (Needham, MA)
1 Medicare-certified hospice operate in ZIP 02494, Needham, MA, per the current CMS data.
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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.
Data profile for ZIP 02494
Using CMS data, we can profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 02494: 0 (0%) carry a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. Reporting programs average 6.0 on the hospice care index. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 43 patients each.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 6.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | Not reported |
| Avg daily census | 43 |
Choosing among hospice in ZIP 02494
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.
For families in ZIP 02494, Needham, MA, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.
Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 02494
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST RIVER HOSPICE | Not rated | 6 | — | 43 | for-profit |
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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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