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Hospice Services of Massachusetts
Based in Lakeville, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Melrose
5 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 20 years. Ownership: for-profit.
Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Hospice care in Melrose, MA
Hospice care is comfort care for someone with a terminal illness, from a team of nurses, aides, social workers and chaplains, usually at home or wherever the person lives.
35 hospices 3.3 of 5 average CMS rating 3 rated 4 stars or more
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Hospice care near Melrose, ranked by CMS rating
CMS rates hospices from 1 to 5 stars on the CAHPS Hospice Survey, which asks family caregivers about the care their loved one received.
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Gentiva
Based in Auburndale, MA, about 12 miles away
5 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 15 years. Ownership: for-profit.
3
All Care Hospice INC
Based in Lynn, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Melrose
4 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 21 years. Ownership: non-profit.
4
Ascend Hospice
Based in Worcester, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Melrose
3 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 20 years. Ownership: for-profit.
5
Compassus - Southern Massachusetts
Based in North Andover, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Melrose
3 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 24 years. Ownership: for-profit.
6
Harborside Hospice of Massachusetts, LLC
Based in Haverhill, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Melrose
3 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 8 years. Ownership: other.
7
Tufts Medicine Care at Home
Based in Lowell, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Melrose
3 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 41 years. Ownership: non-profit.
8
VNA Care Hospice INC
Based in Worcester, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Melrose
3 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 39 years. Ownership: non-profit.
9
Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company
Based in Charlestown, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Melrose
3 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 31 years. Ownership: for-profit.
10
Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home
Based in Danvers, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Melrose
3 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 32 years. Ownership: non-profit.
11
Care Dimensions, INC
Based in Danvers, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Melrose
3 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 37 years. Ownership: non-profit.
12
Good Shepherd Community Care
Based in Newton, MA, about 12 miles away
3 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 42 years. Ownership: non-profit.
13
Compassionate Care Hospice
Based in Woburn, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Melrose
2 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 18 years. Ownership: for-profit.
Convenient Hospice Services, INC
Based in Sudbury, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Melrose
No CMS star rating
Medicare-certified hospice for 5 years. Ownership: for-profit.
Elara Caring
Based in Newburyport, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Melrose
No CMS star rating
Medicare-certified hospice for 9 years. Ownership: for-profit.
Pathways Healthcare
Based in Westwood, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Melrose
No CMS star rating
Medicare-certified hospice for 4 years. Ownership: for-profit.
Visiting Nurse & Community Care
Based in Arlington, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Melrose
No CMS star rating
Medicare-certified hospice for 17 years. Ownership: non-profit.
Lifebridge Healthcare LLC
Based in Stoneham, MA, about 2 miles away
No CMS star rating
Registered with the federal NPI registry since 2024.
Professional Home Nursing Services
Based in Medford, MA, about 3 miles away
No CMS star rating
Registered with the federal NPI registry since 2010.
Luna Home Care LLC
Based in Revere, MA, about 4 miles away
No CMS star rating
Registered with the federal NPI registry since 2023.
Legacy Lifecare Hospice and Palliative Care
Based in Chelsea, MA, about 4 miles away
No CMS star rating
Medicare-certified hospice for 18 years. Ownership: non-profit.
Deriviere Medical Corporation
Based in Somerville, MA, about 6 miles away
No CMS star rating
Registered with the federal NPI registry since 2009.
Axzons Home Health Care Corporation
Based in Boston, MA, about 7 miles away
No CMS star rating
Registered with the federal NPI registry since 2020.
Abling Health Care Services
Based in Burlington, MA, about 8 miles away
No CMS star rating
Registered with the federal NPI registry since 2023.
Realcare Senior Services
Based in Burlington, MA, about 8 miles away
No CMS star rating
Registered with the federal NPI registry since 2024.
Longwood Hospice
Based in Brookline, MA, about 8 miles away
No CMS star rating
Medicare-certified hospice for 4 years. Ownership: for-profit.
Supportive Circle Home Care INC
Based in Waltham, MA, about 9 miles away
No CMS star rating
Registered with the federal NPI registry since 2026.
First Choice Healthcare INC
Based in Newton, MA, about 10 miles away
No CMS star rating
Medicare-certified hospice for 8 years. Ownership: for-profit.
Solara Hospice, LLC
Based in Waltham, MA, about 11 miles away
No CMS star rating
Medicare-certified hospice for 4 years.
Jbm Health and Educational Services INC
Based in Waltham, MA, about 11 miles away
No CMS star rating
Registered with the federal NPI registry since 2020.
5 more hospices are within reach of Melrose. and Carevo will share your request with providers that match.
How these listings are sourced
- Medicare data. Home health agencies, hospices and nursing homes come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (home health file of October 2026, nursing home file of September 2026). Star ratings are CMS ratings. Each card links to the provider's Care Compare record.
- Ranking. Rated providers are listed first, highest CMS rating first. Providers CMS has not rated come after them, because no rating is unknown, not bad. Nobody can pay for a place on this list.
- Other providers. Home care agencies, assisted living, adult day centers, disability and ABA providers come from the federal NPI registry, read October 2026. The care type is the one the provider chose when it registered. Nobody checks it, so ask what each provider actually does.
- Location. "Based in" is the provider's own address. "Tells Medicare it serves" comes from the ZIP codes the agency reports to CMS. "Miles away" is the distance from the city center to the provider's ZIP code, so check that they cover your address.
How hospice care is paid for
- Medicare covers hospice care when a hospice doctor and the person's regular doctor certify a terminal illness with a life expectancy of 6 months or less, and the person chooses comfort care instead of care to cure the illness.
- Medicare doesn't cover room and board when someone gets hospice care at home or in a nursing home.
For free local help with care options and benefits, contact your Area Agency on Aging through the Eldercare Locator.
Melrose at a glance
- 29,938 residents (Census Bureau 2024 estimate)
- 0 hospices with an address in Melrose
- 15 based elsewhere that tell Medicare they serve Melrose
- 24 Medicare-certified
- 13 with a CMS star rating
Questions about hospice care in Melrose
How many hospice care hospices serve Melrose, MA?
Carevo lists 35 hospices for Melrose: 0 based in the city, 15 that tell Medicare they serve ZIP codes here, and 20 based within 15 miles.
Which hospices near Melrose have the highest CMS rating?
3 of the 13 rated hospices on this page have 4 stars or more from CMS in data published August 2026. Hospice Services of Massachusetts is listed first with 5 out of 5. Ratings change, so check the Care Compare record linked on each card.
How is hospice care paid for?
Medicare covers hospice care when a hospice doctor and the person's regular doctor certify a terminal illness with a life expectancy of 6 months or less, and the person chooses comfort care instead of care to cure the illness. Medicare doesn't cover room and board when someone gets hospice care at home or in a nursing home.
Can providers pay to be listed higher on Carevo?
No. Carevo does not sell placement or ranking. Rated providers are ordered by their CMS rating, and the rest by where they are based.
Other care in Melrose
Home care · Respite care · Home health care · Private duty nursing · In-home physical therapy · Assisted living · Memory care · Board and care homes · Nursing homes · Adult day care · Intellectual and developmental disability services · ABA therapy
Hospice care in nearby cities
Malden · Everett · Medford · Chelsea · Revere · Somerville · Lynn · Woburn
Sources
- Medicare.gov: Hospice care accessed October 27, 2026
- Medicare.gov Care Compare accessed October 27, 2026