Boston Senior AdvisorAccentcare Hospice of Massachusetts is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 21 Father Devalles Blvd, Suite 105 in Fall River, MA 02723. It has been certified since 1987. It cares for about 53 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Massachusetts average is 9.2. The index flags 2 areas where it is worse than the Massachusetts average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Accentcare Hospice of Massachusetts's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Accentcare Hospice of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 Father Devalles Blvd, Suite 105, Fall River, MA 02723 |
| Phone | (508) 235-5312 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 221518 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 12/18/1987 |
How does Accentcare Hospice of Massachusetts score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Accentcare Hospice of Massachusetts scores 10 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Massachusetts average it is better on 3 of the indicators below and worse on 2.
| Indicator | Accentcare Hospice of Massachusetts | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 69.6% | 52.9% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 4.2% | 9.4% | 7.3% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 31.3% | 36.4% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 4.2% | 8.3% | 8.5% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0% | 2.7% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 8.6 min | 14 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 10.4% | 8.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 95.4% | 93.3% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 99% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Massachusetts average 95.5%) and 54% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Massachusetts average 67.5%).
What do families say about Accentcare Hospice of Massachusetts?
75% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Accentcare Hospice of Massachusetts; the Massachusetts average is 85%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Accentcare Hospice of Massachusetts | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 73% | 81% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 78% | 77% | 78% | About the same |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 88% | 91% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 86% | 91% | 91% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 72% | 76% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 72% | 82% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 75% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Accentcare Hospice of Massachusetts deliver care, and to whom?
61% of accentcare hospice of massachusetts's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is cancer (22%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| At home | 61% |
| In a nursing facility | 35% |
| In a hospital | 3% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Cancer | 22% |
| Dementia | 20% |
| Other conditions | 19% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 18% |
| Respiratory disease | 18% |
| Stroke | 6% |
Which Boston-area ZIP codes does Accentcare Hospice of Massachusetts serve?
Accentcare Hospice of Massachusetts tells Medicare it serves 5 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties.
- 02111
- 02346
- 02347
- 02571
- 02770
What should you ask Accentcare Hospice of Massachusetts before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
69.6% of Accentcare Hospice of Massachusetts's patients went more than seven days without a nursing visit at some point, against 52.9% across Massachusetts. Ask for the planned visit schedule in writing and who decides when it changes.
Ask how long nursing visits last
Its nurses average 8.6 minutes per routine care day, against 14 minutes across Massachusetts. Ask how long a typical visit lasts and whether the same nurse comes each time.
Ask where inpatient care happens
When symptoms cannot be managed at home, hospice provides short inpatient stays. Ask which facility they use and how far it is from the family.
Ask what the family is expected to do
Hospice supports the family caregiver; it does not replace one. Ask how many aide visits a week are typical and what happens overnight.
Which other hospices serve Fall River, MA?
- Continuum Care of Mass, LLC — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Accentcare Hospice of Massachusetts Medicare-certified?
Yes. Accentcare Hospice of Massachusetts is certified by Medicare under provider number 221518 and has been since 1987.
What is Accentcare Hospice of Massachusetts's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Massachusetts average is 9.2.
How large is Accentcare Hospice of Massachusetts?
It cares for about 53 patients on an average day.
