MAINEHEALTH HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 815 COMMERCIAL ST, UNIT 6,
ROCKPORT, ME 04856 - Ownership Type
- Other
- Medicare Certified Since
- March 10, 1992
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 23 |
40
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what MAINEHEALTH HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Both provided directly and arranged with other facilities
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2021.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how MAINEHEALTH HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
9.8 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 23rd percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
53
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day9.8 min
Ranks better than about 23% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends10.5%
Ranks better than about 73% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life95.5%
Ranks better than about 65% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits68%
Ranks better than about 29% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care9.4%
Ranks better than about 30% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months26.4%
Ranks better than about 77% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care3.8%
Ranks better than about 68% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice0%
Ranks better than about 55% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)98th percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$9,691 · 9th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 59.7% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening95.7%
- Pain assessment99.2%
- Breathing difficulty screening98.9%
- Breathing difficulty treatment98.7%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed99.5%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life59.7%
- All care steps completed93.1%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer32%
- Dementia19%
- Heart and circulatory disease16%
- Lung and respiratory disease7%
- Stroke7%
- Other conditions22%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Care in Rockport
MaineHealth Home Health and Hospice serves the Rockport community from their office on Commercial Street. They provide comfort-focused care for patients facing serious health challenges. This team specializes in managing symptoms while supporting the emotional needs of those they serve. They have been helping families in this region for many years. It is a local choice for people who need medical support close to home. The goal is simple: helping your loved one live with dignity and peace. That is the heart of what they do every single day.
About MaineHealth Home Health and Hospice
This provider operates under an 'Other' ownership model and has been Medicare-certified since March 1992. That is over three decades of experience in the field. When you look for hospice care, longevity matters. It means they have deep roots in the system. They understand the rules and how to get things done for your family. You might wonder what this means for you. It means they have a long history of meeting federal standards. Families should feel confident knowing they have been around for a long time. They have seen it all. They know how to handle the hard days with grace and skill.
Quality of Care
Understanding Hospice Care in Rockport
Hospice is about more than just medicine. It is a full team effort. You get nurses, social workers, and spiritual guides working together. In Rockport, many people choose to stay in their own homes for this care. This is a huge comfort. You do not have to move to a facility unless you want to. The team comes to you. They bring the equipment and the supplies you need. They also help family caregivers learn how to provide care. This reduces stress for everyone involved. It turns a scary time into something manageable. That is the real power of local hospice services.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Choosing a team is a big step. You need to feel good about your choice. Start by asking these questions to get a clear picture of their service:
- How quickly can a nurse get to our home in an emergency?
- Who is the main person I should call if I am worried at night?
- How does your team help family members cope with the stress of caregiving?
- What happens if my loved one needs more care than we can provide at home?
Ask these during your first meeting. The answers will tell you a lot about their culture. Trust your gut. You deserve a team that listens to you.
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