Boston Senior AdvisorBrighton Hospice Massachusetts, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 1234 Chestnut Street, Suite 101 in Newton, MA 02464. It has been certified since 2022. It cares for about 52 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 9 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Massachusetts average is 9.2. The index flags 6 areas where it is worse than the Massachusetts average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Brighton Hospice Massachusetts, LLC's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Brighton Hospice Massachusetts, LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 1234 Chestnut Street, Suite 101, Newton, MA 02464 |
| Phone | (801) 996-3217 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 221616 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/10/2022 |
How does Brighton Hospice Massachusetts, LLC score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Brighton Hospice Massachusetts, LLC scores 9 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 6.
| Indicator | Brighton Hospice Massachusetts, LLC | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 65.3% | 52.9% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 3.4% | 9.4% | 7.3% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 47.5% | 36.4% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 16.9% | 8.3% | 8.5% | Worse |
| 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 | 9.5 min | 14 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 5.4% | 8.6% | 9.6% | Worse |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 85.7% | 93.3% | 89.3% | Worse |
Separately, 96.3% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Massachusetts average 95.5%) and 48.7% 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 Brighton Hospice Massachusetts, LLC?
78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Brighton Hospice Massachusetts, LLC; the Massachusetts average is 85%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Brighton Hospice Massachusetts, LLC | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 76% | 81% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 62% | 77% | 78% | Worse |
| 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 | 58% | 76% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 72% | 82% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 78% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Brighton Hospice Massachusetts, LLC deliver care, and to whom?
61% of brighton hospice massachusetts, llc's care is delivered in assisted living and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (53%). In the last three years it billed Medicare for routine home care only, with no continuous or inpatient care.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| In assisted living | 61% |
| In a nursing facility | 29% |
| At home | 10% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 53% |
| Other conditions | 32% |
| Cancer | 9% |
Which Boston-area ZIP codes does Brighton Hospice Massachusetts, LLC serve?
Brighton Hospice Massachusetts, LLC tells Medicare it serves 78 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties.
- 01450
- 01460
- 01701
- 01721
- 01730
- 01742
- 01752
- 01754
- 01760
- 01775
- 01776
- 01778
- 01801
- 01803
- 01821
- 01824
- 01835
- 01850
- 01854
- 01862
- 01863
- 01867
- 01876
- 01879
- 01880
- 01886
- 01887
- 01890
- 01902
- 01904
- 01905
- 01906
- 01921
- 01923
- 01930
- 01960
- 01970
- 02021
- 02026
- 02062
- 02120
- 02130
- 02132
- 02134
- 02135
- 02136
- 02138
- 02139
- 02141
- 02143
- 02145
- 02148
- 02149
- 02152
- 02155
- 02169
- 02180
- 02370
- 02420
- 02421
- 02446
- 02451
- 02452
- 02453
- 02458
- 02459
- 02460
- 02461
- 02464
- 02465
- 02466
- 02472
- 02474
- 02476
- 02478
- 02481
- 02482
- 02493
What should you ask Brighton Hospice Massachusetts, LLC before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
65.3% of Brighton Hospice Massachusetts, LLC'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 eligibility is reviewed
47.5% 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 a crisis at home is handled
16.9% of its live discharges were followed by a hospital stay and a return to hospice (Massachusetts average 8.3%). Ask who comes to the house in a symptom crisis and how fast.
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.
Which other hospices serve Newton, MA?
- Good Shepherd Community Care — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- First Choice Healthcare Inc — Hospice Care Index 8 of 10
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Brighton Hospice Massachusetts, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Brighton Hospice Massachusetts, LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 221616 and has been since 2022.
What is Brighton Hospice Massachusetts, LLC's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Massachusetts average is 9.2.
How large is Brighton Hospice Massachusetts, LLC?
It cares for about 52 patients on an average day.
