Boston Senior AdvisorHebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 29 Newbridge Way in Dedham, MA 02026. It has been certified since 2014. It cares for about 41 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 9 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Massachusetts average is 9.2. 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 Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 29 Newbridge Way, Dedham, MA 02026 |
| Phone | (781) 234-9950 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 221596 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 01/06/2014 |
How does Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc 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 4 of the indicators below and worse on 1.
| Indicator | Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 33.5% | 52.9% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 9.3% | 9.4% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 39.5% | 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) | 0% | 2.7% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 18.2 min | 14 min | 19.9 min | Better |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 7.1% | 8.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 97.5% | 93.3% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 95.2% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Massachusetts average 95.5%) and 80.1% 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 Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc?
91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc; the Massachusetts average is 85%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 82% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 70% | 77% | 78% | Worse |
| 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 | 81% | 76% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 83% | 82% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 91% | 85% | 85% | Better |
Where does Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc deliver care, and to whom?
90% of hebrew seniorlife hospice care, inc's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is heart and circulatory disease (24%). 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 |
|---|---|
| At home | 90% |
| In assisted living | 8% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 2% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Heart and circulatory disease | 24% |
| Cancer | 23% |
| Other conditions | 21% |
| Dementia | 18% |
| Stroke | 13% |
Which Boston-area ZIP codes does Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc serve?
Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc tells Medicare it serves 42 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties.
- 01701
- 01760
- 02021
- 02026
- 02030
- 02032
- 02035
- 02052
- 02062
- 02067
- 02071
- 02072
- 02081
- 02090
- 02116
- 02118
- 02119
- 02130
- 02131
- 02132
- 02135
- 02136
- 02169
- 02186
- 02324
- 02360
- 02368
- 02445
- 02446
- 02452
- 02458
- 02459
- 02460
- 02461
- 02464
- 02465
- 02466
- 02467
- 02468
- 02492
- 02493
- 02494
What should you ask Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
39.5% 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 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.
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.
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 221596 and has been since 2014.
What is Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Massachusetts average is 9.2.
How large is Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc?
It cares for about 41 patients on an average day.
