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Jhc Hospice
Based in Worcester, MA
5 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 20 years. Ownership: non-profit.
Worcester County, Massachusetts
Hospice care in Worcester, 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.
29 hospices 3.7 of 5 average CMS rating 12 rated 4 stars or more
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Hospice care near Worcester, 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.
2
Gentiva
Based in Auburndale, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Worcester
5 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 15 years. Ownership: for-profit.
3
VNA & Hospice of Greater Milford
Based in Milford, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Worcester
5 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 16 years. Ownership: for-profit.
4
Notre Dame Hospice
Based in Worcester, MA
4 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 19 years. Ownership: for-profit.
5
Care Central VNA & Hospice
Based in Gardner, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Worcester
4 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 35 years. Ownership: non-profit.
6
Connecticut Hospice INC, the
Based in Branford, CT. Tells Medicare it serves Worcester
4 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 42 years. Ownership: other.
7
Health Alliance Home Health and Hospice
Based in Leominster, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Worcester
4 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 36 years. Ownership: non-profit.
8
Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care
Based in Providence, RI. Tells Medicare it serves Worcester
4 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 42 years. Ownership: non-profit.
9
Overlook Hospice Services
Based in Charlton, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Worcester
4 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 20 years. Ownership: non-profit.
10
Brookhaven Hospice
Based in Marlborough, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Worcester
4 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 18 years. Ownership: for-profit.
11
Faith and Family Hospice
Based in Marlborough, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Worcester
4 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 7 years. Ownership: for-profit.
12
Metrowest Homecare and Hospice, an Amedisys Compan
Based in Marlboro, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Worcester
4 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 41 years. Ownership: for-profit.
13
Ascend Hospice
Based in Worcester, MA
3 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 20 years. Ownership: for-profit.
14
VNA Care Hospice INC
Based in Worcester, MA
3 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 39 years. Ownership: non-profit.
15
Baystate Hospice
Based in West Springfield, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Worcester
3 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 38 years. Ownership: non-profit.
16
New England Hospice II, LLC
Based in Hingham, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Worcester
3 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 21 years. Ownership: for-profit.
17
Autumn Hospice
Based in Norwell, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Worcester
2 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 6 years. Ownership: for-profit.
18
Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company
Based in Leominster, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Worcester
2 out of 5 stars, Patient survey, from CMS Patient survey
Medicare-certified hospice for 18 years. Ownership: for-profit.
Onena Home Healthcare LLC
Based in Worcester, MA
No CMS star rating
Registered with the federal NPI registry since 2025.
Pure Aid Integrated Healthcare LLC
Based in Worcester, MA
No CMS star rating
Registered with the federal NPI registry since 2025.
Dignity Hospice Care
Based in Framingham, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Worcester
No CMS star rating
Medicare-certified hospice for 9 years. Ownership: for-profit.
Hanover Hospice
Based in Fall River, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Worcester
No CMS star rating
Medicare-certified hospice for 15 years. Ownership: for-profit.
Hospice Services of Western & Central Mass
Based in Feeding Hills, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Worcester
No CMS star rating
Medicare-certified hospice for 19 years. Ownership: for-profit.
Preferred Peaceful Transitions Home Health Care INC
Based in Milford, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Worcester
No CMS star rating
Medicare-certified hospice for 1 years.
Trinity Hospice, LLC
Based in Falmouth, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Worcester
No CMS star rating
Medicare-certified hospice for 18 years. Ownership: for-profit.
West River Hospice
Based in Needham, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Worcester
No CMS star rating
Medicare-certified hospice for 9 years. Ownership: for-profit.
Compassus - Greater Western Massachusetts
Based in Auburn, MA. Tells Medicare it serves Worcester
No CMS star rating
Medicare-certified hospice for 21 years. Ownership: for-profit.
Aseracare Hospice
Based in Westborough, MA, about 10 miles away
No CMS star rating
Medicare-certified hospice for 18 years. Ownership: for-profit.
Serenity Hospice, LLC
Based in Southborough, MA, about 14 miles away
No CMS star rating
Medicare-certified hospice for 17 years. Ownership: for-profit.
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.
Worcester at a glance
- 211,286 residents (Census Bureau 2024 estimate)
- 6 hospices with an address in Worcester
- 21 based elsewhere that tell Medicare they serve Worcester
- 27 Medicare-certified
- 18 with a CMS star rating
Questions about hospice care in Worcester
How many hospice care hospices serve Worcester, MA?
Carevo lists 29 hospices for Worcester: 6 based in the city, 21 that tell Medicare they serve ZIP codes here, and 2 based within 15 miles.
Which hospices near Worcester have the highest CMS rating?
12 of the 18 rated hospices on this page have 4 stars or more from CMS in data published August 2026. Jhc Hospice 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 Worcester
Home care · Personal care · Companion care · 24-hour home care · Live-in care · Respite care · Dementia care at home · 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
Marlborough · Leominster · Framingham · Fitchburg · Franklin Town · Waltham · Newton · North Attleborough Town
Sources
- Medicare.gov: Hospice care accessed October 27, 2026
- Medicare.gov Care Compare accessed October 27, 2026