About Compassus - Greater Western Massachusetts
Hospice overview and quality summary
Compassus - Greater Western Massachusetts is a for-profit hospice care provider in Auburn, MA, serving patients and families in Worcester County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2004, Compassus - Greater Western Massachusetts has provided 22 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Compassus - Greater Western Massachusetts serves an average of 31 patients per day, covering 71 ZIP codes across its service area. 27% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.
The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 10 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 3 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Auburn, MA, consider quality ratings, caregiver satisfaction surveys, the hospice's experience with your loved one's condition, and the service area. Since hospice care is typically delivered in the home, the responsiveness and availability of the care team are critical factors.
At a Glance
Caregiver Satisfaction
CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers
Emotional & Spiritual Support
How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support
90% of caregivers gave a top rating for emotional & spiritual support, consistent with the national average of 90%.
Treated with Respect
Whether the patient was treated with dignity and respect
90% of caregivers gave a top rating for treated with respect, consistent with the national average of 90%.
Help with Symptoms
How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms
67% of caregivers gave a top rating for help with symptoms, below the national average of 74%.
Team Communication
How well the hospice team communicated with the family
81% of caregivers gave a top rating for team communication, consistent with the national average of 81%.
Getting Timely Care
Whether the patient received help as soon as it was needed
76% of caregivers gave a top rating for getting timely care, consistent with the national average of 77%.
Training for Family Caregivers
Whether sufficient training was provided to care for the patient
77% of caregivers gave a top rating for training for family caregivers, consistent with the national average of 75%.
Overall Rating (9-10)
Percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10
80% of caregivers gave a top rating for overall rating (9-10), consistent with the national average of 81%.
Would Recommend
Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice
80% of caregivers gave a top rating for would recommend, below the national average of 84%.
Source: CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey · Vertical markers indicate national average
Quality Process Measures
CMS hospice care quality indicators vs. national benchmarks
Treatment Preferences Documented
Patients whose treatment preferences were discussed and documented
100.0%
Natl: 99.5%
Beliefs & Values Addressed
Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
100.0%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
100.0%
Natl: 99.0%
Opioid Bowel Regimen
Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen
100.0%
Natl: 93.2%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
100.0%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Compassus - Greater Western Massachusetts's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 10 out of 10, above the national average of 8.8. This composite score reflects stronger-than-average performance across measures of nursing continuity, care transitions, and presence near death.
82.1% of Compassus - Greater Western Massachusetts's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, significantly above the national average of 47.9%. This is one of the most meaningful quality indicators — having the hospice team present during the final hours provides critical comfort to both patients and families.
Visits Near Death
Patients with visits in last 3 days of life
96.3%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
12.5
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
7.4%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
53%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
8.7%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
39.1%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
4.3%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
0%
Natl: 2.3%
CHC/GIP Days
Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total
0.7%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$16,507
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Compassus - Greater Western Massachusetts's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with stroke (38%), followed by cancer (24%), other conditions (13%), respiratory disease (11%), dementia (10%).
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Compassus - Greater Western Massachusetts delivers 27% of its care in patients' homes, with 60% in nursing facility settings, 9% in skilled nursing settings, 4% in assisted living settings. The significant proportion of facility-based care may reflect patients requiring higher levels of medical support or those without available home caregivers. The hospice serves an average of 31 patients per day.
Nursing Facility
Patient's Home
Skilled Nursing
Assisted Living
Doctors at Compassus - Greater Western Massachusetts
3 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Compassus - Greater Western Massachusetts
What is the CMS rating for Compassus - Greater Western Massachusetts?
Compassus - Greater Western Massachusetts does not currently have a CMS star rating available. Approximately 69% of hospice providers lack sufficient survey data for a star rating.
What conditions does Compassus - Greater Western Massachusetts primarily treat?
Compassus - Greater Western Massachusetts's patient population includes stroke (38%), cancer (24%), other conditions (13%), respiratory disease (11%), dementia (10%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Compassus - Greater Western Massachusetts provide care?
Compassus - Greater Western Massachusetts provides care in nursing facility (60%), patient's home (27%), skilled nursing (9%), assisted living (4%).
How large is Compassus - Greater Western Massachusetts?
Compassus - Greater Western Massachusetts serves an average of 31 patients per day and covers 71 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Compassus - Greater Western Massachusetts?
3 physicians are affiliated with Compassus - Greater Western Massachusetts.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·