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Health Alliance Home Health and Hospice
Hospice · 60 Hospital Road, Leominster, MA 01453
Family caregiver survey rating
78/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 12/19/1989 · CCN 221524
- Rank in Leominster
- #1 of 2 hospices
- Rank in Massachusetts
- #5 of 68 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 26 patients
- County
- Worcester
- Service area
- 43 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 99.7% | 95.5% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 80.8% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 9.2 | 8.8 | Better |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 6 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 87% | 81% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 83% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 92% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 96% | 91% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 82% | 76% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 88% | 82% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 88% | 85% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 7 of 10 reported measures, worse on 3.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 2.7% | — | 0.5% | Better |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 29.6% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 11.1% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 11.1% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 3.7% | — | 2.1% | Worse |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $6,797 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 12.7 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 11% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 97.1% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer15%
Dementia15%
Heart/circulatory disease17%
Respiratory disease21%
Other conditions31%
Where care is provided
Private home73%
Assisted living6%
Nursing facility6%
Skilled nursing facility7%
Inpatient hospital6%
Inpatient hospice unit3%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (43)
01005, 01331, 01364, 01420, 01430, 01431, 01436, 01438, 01440, 01450, 01451, 01452, 01453, 01460, 01462, 01464, 01468, 01469, 01473, 01474, 01475, 01503, 01505, 01510, 01520, 01522, 01523, 01527, 01537, 01541, 01543, 01545, 01561, 01564, 01581, 01604, 01605, 01606, 01610, 01740, 01749, 01752, 01757
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Frequently asked questions
Is Health Alliance Home Health and Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. Health Alliance Home Health and Hospice (CMS Certification Number 221524) has been Medicare-certified since 12/19/1989, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Health Alliance Home Health and Hospice compare to other hospices in Leominster?
Health Alliance Home Health and Hospice ranks #1 of 2 hospices based in Leominster on the Scorecard score, with 4 stars.
What areas does Health Alliance Home Health and Hospice serve?
Health Alliance Home Health and Hospice reports serving 43 ZIP codes to CMS, including 01005, 01331, 01364, 01420, 01430. Call (978) 342-6013 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Health Alliance Home Health and Hospice. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.