Boston Senior AdvisorGreater Boston Home Health Care, LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 661 Centre Street in Brockton, MA 02302. Medicare first certified it in 2008, 18 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3. Its strongest result against the Massachusetts average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Greater Boston Home Health Care, LLC's Medicare record?
| Agency | Greater Boston Home Health Care, LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 661 Centre Street, Brockton, MA 02302 |
| Phone | (617) 938-3860 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 227507 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 09/23/2008 |
How does Greater Boston Home Health Care, LLC score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Greater Boston Home Health Care, LLC. It is better than the Massachusetts average on 4 and worse on 5.
| Measure | Greater Boston Home Health Care, LLC | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 96.5% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 82% | 86.7% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 84.9% | 89.2% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 90.6% | 88.7% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 85.2% | 89.9% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 92.2% | 85.3% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99.8% | 94.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 98.6% | 64.6% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 40.7% | 78.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 2.4% | 1% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, got better at taking medicines correctly and medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, got better at walking or moving around and breathing improved.
What do patients say about Greater Boston Home Health Care, LLC?
68% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Greater Boston Home Health Care, LLC, based on 85 completed surveys. The Massachusetts average is 77%.
| Survey question | Greater Boston Home Health Care, LLC | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 78% | 87% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 69% | 83% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 74% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 70% | 83% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 68% | 77% | 79% | Worse |
Do Greater Boston Home Health Care, LLC's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Greater Boston Home Health Care, LLC worse than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended and preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Worse Than National Rate | 30.1% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.2% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Worse Than National Rate | 19% |
Which home health services does Greater Boston Home Health Care, LLC provide, and which does it not?
Greater Boston Home Health Care, LLC reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and home health aide. It does not report offering speech therapy and medical social work.
| Service | Offered by Greater Boston Home Health Care, LLC? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | No |
| 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 Greater Boston Home Health Care, LLC serve?
Greater Boston Home Health Care, LLC tells Medicare it serves 43 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties.
- 01810
- 01832
- 01840
- 01841
- 01843
- 02021
- 02026
- 02062
- 02090
- 02115
- 02118
- 02119
- 02120
- 02121
- 02122
- 02124
- 02125
- 02126
- 02127
- 02130
- 02131
- 02132
- 02134
- 02135
- 02136
- 02169
- 02170
- 02171
- 02186
- 02188
- 02189
- 02190
- 02191
- 02301
- 02302
- 02368
- 02445
- 02446
- 02453
- 02458
- 02460
- 02467
- 02472
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 Greater Boston Home Health Care, LLC before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
40.7% 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 often the therapist actually comes
82% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 86.7% across Massachusetts. Ask how many physical therapy visits a week the plan includes and whether the same therapist comes each time.
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
85.2% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (Massachusetts average 89.9%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve Brockton, MA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Brockton.
- Brockton Vna — 4 of 5 stars
- Brockton Home Health Care Agency — 1 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Greater Boston Home Health Care, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Greater Boston Home Health Care, LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 227507 and has been since 2008. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Greater Boston Home Health Care, LLC's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Massachusetts average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 1 out of 5.
Does Greater Boston Home Health Care, LLC provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy and home health aide.
