Boston Senior AdvisorMaestro-Connections Vna is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 439 S Union Street, Bldg 2, Suite 209 in Lawrence, MA 01843. Medicare first certified it in 2012, 14 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 1.5 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts average of 3. Its strongest result against the Massachusetts average is falls with major injury; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Maestro-Connections Vna's Medicare record?
| Agency | Maestro-Connections Vna |
|---|---|
| Address | 439 S Union Street, Bldg 2, Suite 209, Lawrence, MA 01843 |
| Phone | (978) 794-1158 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 227559 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/08/2012 |
How does Maestro-Connections Vna score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Maestro-Connections Vna. It is better than the Massachusetts average on 1 and worse on 9.
| Measure | Maestro-Connections Vna | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 66.3% | 96.5% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 58% | 86.7% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 53% | 89.2% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 51.1% | 88.7% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 69% | 89.9% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 72.8% | 85.3% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 48.9% | 94.4% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 56.1% | 64.6% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 25.2% | 78.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 1% | 0.9% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: falls with major injury.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, medication issues addressed on time and got better at bathing.
What do patients say about Maestro-Connections Vna?
94% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Maestro-Connections Vna, based on 17 completed surveys. The Massachusetts average is 77%.
| Survey question | Maestro-Connections Vna | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 100% | 87% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 98% | 83% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 95% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 94% | 83% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 94% | 77% | 79% | Better |
Do Maestro-Connections Vna's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare could not calculate hospital-use measures for Maestro-Connections Vna: the number of patient episodes was too small to report.
Which home health services does Maestro-Connections Vna provide, and which does it not?
Maestro-Connections Vna reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Maestro-Connections Vna? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| 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 Maestro-Connections Vna serve?
Maestro-Connections Vna tells Medicare it serves 25 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties, out of 35 in total.
- 01810
- 01821
- 01826
- 01830
- 01832
- 01840
- 01841
- 01843
- 01844
- 01845
- 01850
- 01851
- 01852
- 01854
- 01864
- 01876
- 01902
- 01913
- 01960
- 01970
- 02139
- 02140
- 02148
- 02149
- 02155
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 Maestro-Connections Vna before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
25.2% 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 medication problems reach the doctor
When a medication problem was found, Maestro-Connections Vna followed up with the doctor on time in 48.9% of cases (Massachusetts average 94.4%). Ask who makes that call and how quickly.
Ask who helps with bathing, and how often
51.1% of patients improved at bathing (Massachusetts average 88.7%). Ask whether a home health aide is part of the plan or whether bathing help is left to the family.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve Lawrence, MA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Lawrence.
- Boston Home Health Aides, LLC — 2 of 5 stars
- Royal Comfort Home Care Inc — 1 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Maestro-Connections Vna Medicare-certified?
Yes. Maestro-Connections Vna is certified by Medicare under provider number 227559 and has been since 2012. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Maestro-Connections Vna's Medicare star rating?
1.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Massachusetts average is 3.
Does Maestro-Connections Vna provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
