Boston Senior AdvisorContinuum Care of Mass, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 21 Father Devalles Blvd, Suite 204 in Fall River, MA 02723. It has been certified since 2019. It cares for about 114 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. Family caregivers rate it 4 out of 5 stars. The index flags 3 areas where it is worse than the Massachusetts average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Continuum Care of Mass, LLC's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Continuum Care of Mass, LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 Father Devalles Blvd, Suite 204, Fall River, MA 02723 |
| Phone | (434) 977-9715 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 221609 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/16/2019 |
How does Continuum Care of Mass, LLC score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Continuum Care of Mass, 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 3.
| Indicator | Continuum Care of Mass, LLC | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 75.6% | 52.9% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 9.7% | 9.4% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 33.3% | 36.4% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 22.2% | 8.3% | 8.5% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 11.1 min | 14 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 11.5% | 8.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 95.8% | 93.3% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 96.8% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Massachusetts average 95.5%) and 83.8% 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 Continuum Care of Mass, LLC?
87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Continuum Care of Mass, 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 | Continuum Care of Mass, LLC | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 83% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 80% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 92% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 94% | 91% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 76% | 76% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 85% | 82% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 87% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
Where does Continuum Care of Mass, LLC deliver care, and to whom?
48% of continuum care of mass, llc's care is delivered in assisted living and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (41%). 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 |
|---|---|
| In assisted living | 48% |
| In a nursing facility | 36% |
| At home | 17% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 41% |
| Other conditions | 24% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 18% |
| Cancer | 12% |
| Stroke | 6% |
Which Boston-area ZIP codes does Continuum Care of Mass, LLC serve?
Continuum Care of Mass, LLC tells Medicare it serves 17 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties.
- 02301
- 02302
- 02324
- 02330
- 02341
- 02346
- 02347
- 02359
- 02360
- 02364
- 02368
- 02370
- 02382
- 02571
- 02576
- 02739
- 02762
What should you ask Continuum Care of Mass, LLC before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
75.6% of Continuum Care of Mass, 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 a crisis at home is handled
22.2% 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 long nursing visits last
Its nurses average 11.1 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 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?
- Accentcare Hospice of Massachusetts — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Continuum Care of Mass, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Continuum Care of Mass, LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 221609 and has been since 2019.
What is Continuum Care of Mass, LLC's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Massachusetts average is 9.2.
How large is Continuum Care of Mass, LLC?
It cares for about 114 patients on an average day.
