SUDBURY PINES HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 642 BOSTON POST ROAD
SUDBURY, MA 01776 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- December 6, 2001
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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.
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) | 1 |
| Physicians | 1 |
| Volunteers | 0 |
5
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 SUDBURY PINES HOSPICE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Provided directly by this hospice
- Type of inpatient care
- General inpatient care (for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed elsewhere)
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Supplied directly by this hospice
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.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2019.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how SUDBURY PINES HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
Medicare reports this hospice billed for routine home care only from January 2022 through December 2024. Hospices can also provide continuous home care, inpatient care, and respite care when symptoms are harder to manage. There can be good reasons for this. Ask the provider how they handle a crisis at home.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Care in Sudbury
Sudbury Pines Hospice serves families throughout Sudbury, Massachusetts, and the surrounding Middlesex County area. They provide end-of-life care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients. The team works to manage pain and support emotional needs during a difficult time. Choosing the right hospice is a deeply personal decision for every family. Having a local provider like this means help is nearby when you need it most. They operate out of their location on Boston Post Road. It is a central spot for many in the community. Their goal is to ensure that every patient feels heard and supported. That is the heart of hospice care. It is about living well for as long as possible.
About SUDBURY PINES HOSPICE
Sudbury Pines Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider. They have been Medicare certified since December 6, 2001. That is over two decades of experience serving the community. When you look into a provider, it helps to know their history. For-profit status means the organization is run as a business, which is quite common in the healthcare space. But the care teams usually consist of nurses, aides, and social workers who truly care about their patients. You should always ask how they handle after-hours calls. Do they have a nurse on call 24/7? What happens if a crisis occurs in the middle of the night? These are the practical details that make a huge difference in your daily life. Take your time to get the answers that matter to your family.
Quality Ratings Update
Understanding Hospice Care in SUDBURY
Hospice is not a place you go to die. Instead, it is a special type of care that comes to you. In Sudbury, families can receive this support in their own homes or in assisted living facilities. The main focus is to keep the patient comfortable. This includes managing symptoms like pain or trouble breathing. It also involves emotional and spiritual support for the whole family. The thing is, many people wait too long to call for help. They think hospice is only for the very last days. But hospice can provide support for six months or more if a doctor agrees it is time. It is a resource that gives you more time to focus on what really matters. Use it to spend quality moments with your loved ones.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Choosing a hospice team is a big step. You want to feel confident in the care your family member will get. Here are a few questions to start your conversation. First, ask how quickly a nurse can reach your home in an emergency. Speed matters when someone is in pain. Second, ask what services they provide for the family, like grief counseling or respite care. Respite care gives the primary caregiver a much-needed break for a few days. Third, ask how they handle medication delivery. Will you have to go to the pharmacy, or do they bring it to you? Finally, ask about their philosophy on care. Do they align with your family's values and beliefs? Listen to your gut. You need a team that feels like a good partner.
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