Boston Senior AdvisorNew England Hospice II, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 190 Old Derby Street Suite 304 in Hingham, MA 02043. It has been certified since 2005. It cares for about 107 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 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 New England Hospice II, LLC's Medicare record?
| Hospice | New England Hospice II, LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 190 Old Derby Street Suite 304, Hingham, MA 02043 |
| Phone | (781) 749-2900 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 221563 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 04/26/2005 |
How does New England Hospice II, LLC score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
New England Hospice II, 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 2 of the indicators below and worse on 1.
| Indicator | New England Hospice II, LLC | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 11.9% | 52.9% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 7.4% | 9.4% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 53.7% | 36.4% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 2.1% | 8.3% | 8.5% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 12.6 min | 14 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 7.6% | 8.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 95.1% | 93.3% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 97.7% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Massachusetts average 95.5%) and 75.5% 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 New England Hospice II, LLC?
84% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend New England Hospice II, 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 | New England Hospice II, LLC | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 75% | 81% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 78% | 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 | 89% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 68% | 76% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 79% | 82% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 84% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
Where does New England Hospice II, LLC deliver care, and to whom?
85% of new england hospice ii, llc's care is delivered in a skilled nursing facility 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 |
|---|---|
| In a skilled nursing facility | 85% |
| In assisted living | 14% |
| At home | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 29% |
| Other conditions | 25% |
| Stroke | 16% |
| Cancer | 13% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 12% |
| Respiratory disease | 7% |
Which Boston-area ZIP codes does New England Hospice II, LLC serve?
New England Hospice II, LLC tells Medicare it serves 43 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties.
- 01432
- 01450
- 01460
- 01463
- 01469
- 01701
- 01702
- 01720
- 01721
- 01730
- 01741
- 01742
- 01746
- 01748
- 01749
- 01752
- 01754
- 01760
- 01773
- 01775
- 01801
- 01810
- 01821
- 01824
- 01826
- 01830
- 01844
- 01852
- 01862
- 01876
- 01879
- 01886
- 01887
- 02043
- 02180
- 02347
- 02420
- 02451
- 02453
- 02459
- 02466
- 02474
- 02770
What should you ask New England Hospice II, LLC before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
53.7% 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 New England Hospice II, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. New England Hospice II, LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 221563 and has been since 2005.
What is New England Hospice II, LLC's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Massachusetts average is 9.2.
How large is New England Hospice II, LLC?
It cares for about 107 patients on an average day.
