Hospice in ZIP 02459 (Newton, MA)
The current CMS snapshot lists 1 Medicare-certified hospice serving 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 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.
What to weigh in ZIP 02459
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
Visit candidates in ZIP 02459, Newton, 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.
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 snapshot for ZIP 02459
The current snapshot records 1 hospice in ZIP 02459; 1 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.0 out of 5 at GOOD SHEPHERD COMMUNITY CARE (non-profit). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 9.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 3.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a 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
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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