Hospice in ZIP 02062 (Norwood, MA)

The public CMS snapshot maps 2 Medicare-certified hospice to ZIP 02062 in Norwood, MA, rated 2.0 out of 5 on average where a rating is published.

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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.

How to compare hospice in ZIP 02062

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.

Visit candidates in ZIP 02062, Norwood, MA when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.

What CMS data shows for hospice in ZIP 02062

Of the 2 hospices listed in ZIP 02062, 1 (50%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit, 1 other. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 2.0 out of 5 at ACCENTCARE HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE OF MASSACHUSE (for-profit). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 9.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 2.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 116 patients each.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating1 of 2 (50%)
Average overall rating2.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerACCENTCARE HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE OF MASSACHUSE (2.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit, 1 other
Avg hospice care index9.0
Avg caregiver survey star2.0 / 5
Avg daily census116

Hospice profiles in ZIP 02062

Hospice · For-Profit ACCENTCARE HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE OF MASSACHUSE Norwood, MA 02062 CMS rating 2.0 / 5 Hospice · Other CARING HOSPICE SERVICES OF MASSACHUSETTS LLC Norwood, MA 02062 Not CMS-rated

Hospice data comparison

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
ACCENTCARE HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE OF MASSACHUSE2.092.0195for-profit
CARING HOSPICE SERVICES OF MASSACHUSETTS LLCNot rated9—36other

Frequently asked questions

Who owns the hospice in ZIP 02062?
Ownership on record for hospice in ZIP 02062 is 1 for-profit, 1 other. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How do I choose a hospice in ZIP 02062?
When comparing hospice programs, ask about on-call nursing availability, response times, respite care, bereavement support, and how the team coordinates with the patient's physician and family.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
What is the average CMS rating for hospice in ZIP 02062?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospice in ZIP 02062 is 2.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Which hospice in ZIP 02062 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, ACCENTCARE HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE OF MASSACHUSE has the highest published CMS overall star rating among hospice in ZIP 02062, at 2.0 out of 5.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 02062?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 02062. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.

Where this data comes from

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (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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