Boston Senior AdvisorMass General Brigham Home Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 95 Wells Ave Ste 320 in Newton, MA 02459. Medicare first certified it in 1981, 45 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3. It beats the Massachusetts average on 2 of the measures Medicare publishes and trails on none.
What is Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 95 Wells Ave Ste 320, Newton, MA 02459 |
| Phone | (781) 290-4000 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 227207 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/08/1981 |
How does Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. It is better than the Massachusetts average on 2 and worse on 0.
| Measure | Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 97.7% | 96.5% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 84.7% | 86.7% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 89.8% | 89.2% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 89.3% | 88.7% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 92.1% | 89.9% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 85% | 85.3% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 94.4% | 94.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 70.6% | 64.6% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 83% | 78.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.1% | 1% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked and met expected function at discharge.
What do patients say about Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc?
84% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc, based on 519 completed surveys. The Massachusetts average is 77%.
| Survey question | Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 89% | 87% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 86% | 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 | 89% | 83% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 84% | 77% | 79% | Better |
Do Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc 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 | 97.5% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Worse Than National Rate | 4.5% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 8% |
Which home health services does Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc provide, and which does it not?
Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc? |
|---|---|
| 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 Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc serve?
Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc tells Medicare it serves 198 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties, out of 247 in total.
- 01701
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- 02576
- 02762
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 Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc before starting care?
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 Newton, MA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Newton.
- West River Home Health — 3.5 of 5 stars
- At Home Senior Care, Inc — 2 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 227207 and has been since 1981. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Massachusetts average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc 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.
