Boston Senior AdvisorBeacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 529 Main Street, Suite 126 in Charlestown, MA 02129. It has been certified since 1995. It cares for about 475 patients on an average day, making it one of the larger hospices in the area. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Massachusetts average is 9.2. Family caregivers rate it 3 out of 5 stars. The index flags 1 area where it is worse than the Massachusetts average, starting with patients discharged alive after 180 days or more.
What is Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company |
|---|---|
| Address | 529 Main Street, Suite 126, Charlestown, MA 02129 |
| Phone | (617) 242-4872 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 221544 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 04/03/1995 |
How does Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company 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 1 of the indicators below and worse on 1.
| Indicator | Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 51.6% | 52.9% | 52.4% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 7.6% | 9.4% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 46.4% | 36.4% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 2.3% | 8.3% | 8.5% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 13.9 min | 14 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 9.6% | 8.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 96.1% | 93.3% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 99.9% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Massachusetts average 95.5%) and 83.1% 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 Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company?
84% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company; the Massachusetts average is 85%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 80% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 77% | 77% | 78% | About the same |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 91% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 91% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 76% | 76% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 82% | 82% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 84% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
Where does Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company deliver care, and to whom?
37% of beacon hospice, an amedisys company's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (29%). 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 | 37% |
| In a nursing facility | 36% |
| In assisted living | 25% |
| Other locations | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 29% |
| Other conditions | 20% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 19% |
| Cancer | 18% |
| Stroke | 10% |
| Respiratory disease | 6% |
Which Boston-area ZIP codes does Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company serve?
Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company tells Medicare it serves 166 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties.
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What should you ask Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
46.4% of its live discharges came after six months or more of care (Massachusetts average 36.4%). Ask how often the doctor recertifies eligibility and what support is offered if a patient is discharged.
Ask how fast they can admit
Ask how soon after the call a nurse can come out, including evenings and weekends, and how quickly medications and equipment arrive.
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.
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company Medicare-certified?
Yes. Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company is certified by Medicare under provider number 221544 and has been since 1995.
What is Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Massachusetts average is 9.2.
How large is Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company?
It cares for about 475 patients on an average day.
