Worcester Senior AdvisorBeacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 36 William Street in Leominster, MA 01453. It has been certified since 2008. It cares for about 60 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Massachusetts average is 9.2. Family caregivers rate it 2 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 Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company |
|---|---|
| Address | 36 William Street, Leominster, MA 01453 |
| Phone | (978) 466-7890 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 221580 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 01/08/2008 |
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 2 of the indicators below and worse on 3.
| Indicator | Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 58.2% | 52.9% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 13% | 9.4% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 44.2% | 36.4% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 0% | 8.3% | 8.5% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 14.6 min | 14 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 10.7% | 8.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 96.4% | 93.3% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 100% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Massachusetts average 95.5%) and 81.2% 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?
79% 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 | 77% | 81% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 72% | 77% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 90% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 88% | 91% | 91% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 70% | 76% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 77% | 82% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 79% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company deliver care, and to whom?
49% of beacon hospice, an amedisys company's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is cancer (36%). 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 | 49% |
| In a nursing facility | 47% |
| In assisted living | 3% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Cancer | 36% |
| Dementia | 26% |
| Other conditions | 13% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 11% |
| Respiratory disease | 8% |
| Stroke | 6% |
Which Worcester-area ZIP codes does Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company serve?
Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company tells Medicare it serves 59 ZIP codes in Worcester and the rest of Worcester County.
- 01005
- 01031
- 01037
- 01068
- 01083
- 01331
- 01366
- 01368
- 01420
- 01430
- 01434
- 01436
- 01440
- 01451
- 01452
- 01453
- 01462
- 01468
- 01473
- 01475
- 01501
- 01503
- 01505
- 01506
- 01507
- 01510
- 01516
- 01520
- 01522
- 01523
- 01524
- 01527
- 01532
- 01535
- 01536
- 01541
- 01543
- 01545
- 01550
- 01562
- 01564
- 01566
- 01570
- 01571
- 01581
- 01583
- 01585
- 01602
- 01603
- 01604
- 01605
- 01606
- 01607
- 01608
- 01609
- 01610
- 01612
- 01740
- 01757
What should you ask Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
58.2% of Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company'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 what happens in the first week
13% of its live discharges came within a week of enrollment (Massachusetts average 9.4%). Ask what the admission visit covers and how they confirm hospice is the right fit before enrolling.
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
44.2% 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.
Which other hospices serve Leominster, MA?
- Health Alliance Home Health and Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
All Medicare-certified hospices in Worcester and the rest of Worcester County
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 221580 and has been since 2008.
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 60 patients on an average day.
