Boston Senior AdvisorNatick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 85 West Street, 2ND Floor, Suite #E208 in Walpole, MA 02081. Medicare first certified it in 1966, 60 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 new or worsened pressure ulcers.
What is Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association's Medicare record?
| Agency | Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 West Street, 2ND Floor, Suite #E208, Walpole, MA 02081 |
| Phone | (508) 668-1066 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 227139 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/23/1966 |
How does Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association. It is better than the Massachusetts average on 3 and worse on 1.
| Measure | Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 97.5% | 96.5% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 87% | 86.7% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 89% | 89.2% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 89.9% | 88.7% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 89.4% | 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 | 97.5% | 94.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 75% | 64.6% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 82.5% | 78.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.8% | 1% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, met expected function at discharge and medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: new or worsened pressure ulcers.
What do patients say about Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association?
84% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association, based on 343 completed surveys. The Massachusetts average is 77%.
| Survey question | Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 91% | 87% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 88% | 83% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 89% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 89% | 83% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 84% | 77% | 79% | Better |
Do Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association better 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 | Better Than National Rate | 97.2% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.8% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 8.4% |
Which home health services does Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association provide, and which does it not?
Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association? |
|---|---|
| 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 Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association serve?
Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association tells Medicare it serves 34 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties, out of 59 in total.
- 01701
- 01702
- 01721
- 01746
- 01748
- 01752
- 01760
- 01770
- 01776
- 01778
- 02019
- 02021
- 02026
- 02030
- 02032
- 02035
- 02038
- 02052
- 02053
- 02054
- 02056
- 02062
- 02067
- 02071
- 02072
- 02081
- 02090
- 02093
- 02481
- 02482
- 02492
- 02493
- 02494
- 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 Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association before starting care?
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.
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.
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association Medicare-certified?
Yes. Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association is certified by Medicare under provider number 227139 and has been since 1966. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Massachusetts average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 5 out of 5.
Does Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association 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.
