Worcester Senior AdvisorVna Care Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 67 Millbrook St., 500 North in Worcester, MA 01606. It has been certified since 1986. It cares for about 198 patients on an average day, making it one of the larger hospices in the area. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Massachusetts average is 9.2. Family caregivers rate it 3 out of 5 stars. It is better than the Massachusetts average on 2 of the index's visit and discharge indicators.
What is Vna Care Hospice Inc's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Vna Care Hospice Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 67 Millbrook St., 500 North, Worcester, MA 01606 |
| Phone | (508) 756-7176 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 221513 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 12/05/1986 |
How does Vna Care Hospice Inc score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Vna Care Hospice Inc 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 0.
| Indicator | Vna Care Hospice Inc | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 26.4% | 52.9% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 11.1% | 9.4% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 24.2% | 36.4% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 8.7% | 8.3% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 2% | 2.7% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 15.4 min | 14 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 9.7% | 8.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 93.8% | 93.3% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 80.6% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Massachusetts average 95.5%) and 48.4% 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 Vna Care Hospice Inc?
83% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Vna Care Hospice 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 | Vna Care Hospice Inc | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 82% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 76% | 77% | 78% | About the same |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 89% | 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 | 77% | 76% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 80% | 82% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 83% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
Where does Vna Care Hospice Inc deliver care, and to whom?
86% of vna care hospice inc's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is cancer (35%). 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 | 86% |
| In assisted living | 8% |
| In an inpatient hospice unit | 3% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 2% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Cancer | 35% |
| Other conditions | 21% |
| Dementia | 15% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 15% |
| Stroke | 8% |
| Respiratory disease | 7% |
Which Worcester-area ZIP codes does Vna Care Hospice Inc serve?
Vna Care Hospice Inc tells Medicare it serves 68 ZIP codes in Worcester and the rest of Worcester County.
- 01005
- 01068
- 01074
- 01331
- 01420
- 01430
- 01440
- 01451
- 01452
- 01453
- 01462
- 01473
- 01475
- 01501
- 01503
- 01504
- 01505
- 01506
- 01507
- 01510
- 01515
- 01516
- 01519
- 01520
- 01522
- 01523
- 01524
- 01525
- 01527
- 01529
- 01532
- 01534
- 01536
- 01537
- 01540
- 01541
- 01542
- 01543
- 01545
- 01550
- 01560
- 01562
- 01564
- 01566
- 01568
- 01569
- 01570
- 01571
- 01581
- 01583
- 01588
- 01590
- 01602
- 01603
- 01604
- 01605
- 01606
- 01607
- 01608
- 01609
- 01610
- 01611
- 01612
- 01740
- 01747
- 01756
- 01757
- 01772
What should you ask Vna Care Hospice Inc before choosing it?
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.
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.
Which other hospices serve Worcester, MA?
- Ascend Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Jhc Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Notre Dame 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 Vna Care Hospice Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Vna Care Hospice Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 221513 and has been since 1986.
What is Vna Care Hospice Inc's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Massachusetts average is 9.2.
How large is Vna Care Hospice Inc?
It cares for about 198 patients on an average day.
