Hospice in ZIP 01002 (Amherst, MA)
1 Medicare-certified hospice operate in ZIP 01002, Amherst, MA, according to the current CMS snapshot, where rated providers average 5.0 out of 5.
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Hospice programs provide comfort-focused, palliative care for people with a terminal illness, typically in the home. Services include nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite care for family caregivers. Medicare-certified hospices must meet 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
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 01002, Amherst, MA, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
Data profile for ZIP 01002
CMS data lets us profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 01002: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at HOSPICE OF THE FISHER HOME (non-profit). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 8.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a 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
All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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