Boston Senior AdvisorBrockton Vna is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 500 Belmont Street, Suite 200 in Brockton, MA 02301. Medicare first certified it in 1966, 60 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3. Its strongest result against the Massachusetts average is got better at walking or moving around; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Brockton Vna's Medicare record?
| Agency | Brockton Vna |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 Belmont Street, Suite 200, Brockton, MA 02301 |
| Phone | (508) 587-2121 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 227006 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/01/1966 |
How does Brockton Vna score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Brockton Vna. It is better than the Massachusetts average on 6 and worse on 1.
| Measure | Brockton Vna | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.3% | 96.5% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 93.1% | 86.7% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 93.3% | 89.2% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 93.5% | 88.7% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 94% | 89.9% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 91.6% | 85.3% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 91.5% | 94.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 66.9% | 64.6% | 63.3% | About the same |
| Met expected function at discharge | 70.9% | 78.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.1% | 1% | 0.9% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: got better at walking or moving around, got better at taking medicines correctly and got better at bathing.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge.
What do patients say about Brockton Vna?
83% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Brockton Vna, based on 315 completed surveys. The Massachusetts average is 77%.
| Survey question | Brockton Vna | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 89% | 87% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 87% | 83% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 84% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 87% | 83% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 83% | 77% | 79% | Better |
Do Brockton Vna's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Brockton Vna worse than the national rate on: preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 88.4% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Worse Than National Rate | 5.6% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 11.1% |
Which home health services does Brockton Vna provide, and which does it not?
Brockton Vna reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home health aide. It does not report offering medical social work.
| Service | Offered by Brockton Vna? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | No |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Boston-area ZIP codes does Brockton Vna serve?
Brockton Vna tells Medicare it serves 32 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties, out of 47 in total.
- 02021
- 02026
- 02035
- 02043
- 02067
- 02072
- 02184
- 02186
- 02188
- 02189
- 02190
- 02191
- 02301
- 02302
- 02322
- 02324
- 02330
- 02333
- 02338
- 02339
- 02341
- 02343
- 02346
- 02347
- 02351
- 02359
- 02364
- 02367
- 02368
- 02370
- 02379
- 02382
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Brockton Vna before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
70.9% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Massachusetts average 78.1%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
Ask who answers after hours
Problems rarely wait for office hours. Ask whether the night and weekend line reaches one of their own nurses or an answering service, and how long a call-back usually takes.
Which other home health agencies serve Brockton, MA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Brockton.
- Brockton Home Health Care Agency — 1 of 5 stars
- Greater Boston Home Health Care, LLC — 3.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Brockton Vna Medicare-certified?
Yes. Brockton Vna is certified by Medicare under provider number 227006 and has been since 1966. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Brockton Vna's Medicare star rating?
4 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Massachusetts average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Brockton Vna provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home health aide.
