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Hospice
About Good Shepherd Community Care
Unclaimed listing. Good Shepherd Community Care is a hospice provider in Newton, MA, sourced from public Medicare records. Call the number above to confirm hours, services, and current availability.
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(617) 969-6130 CMS Care Compare quality measures
Sub-measures from the CMS Care Compare quality program, sourced directly from Medicare's official directory. Data as of Jun 2026.
Family experience
| Measure | This provider | National avg |
|---|---|---|
| Communication with family | 81% | — |
| Getting timely help | 72% | — |
| Treating patient with respect | 89% | — |
| Emotional and spiritual support | 92% | — |
| Help for pain and symptoms | 71% | — |
| Family rating of hospice (9 or 10 out of 10) | 80% | — |
| Family willing to recommend | 88% | — |
Quality of care
| Measure | This provider | National avg |
|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (admission care) | 99.9% | — |
| Visits in patient's last days of life | 83.7% | — |
Location
Nearest hospital
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL - NEEDHAM
2.3 miles away in NEEDHAM, MA.
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About this provider
Hospice in Newton
Good Shepherd Community Care provides hospice care to patients and families in Newton, Massachusetts. Hospice focuses on comfort, symptom management, and dignity when a patient has a life-limiting illness. Most hospice services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and many private plans, so families in Newton can usually access care without out-of-pocket cost. When you call, ask about admission timing, after-hours nursing support, and whether they serve your home, a nursing facility, or assisted living.
Good Shepherd Community Care serves Newton, Massachusetts and surrounding communities — the primary service ZIP on file is 02459. Coverage areas can extend beyond the listed ZIP; call to confirm whether they serve your address before referring a patient.
Common questions
Frequently asked about Good Shepherd Community Care
How do I contact Good Shepherd Community Care?
You can call Good Shepherd Community Care directly at (617) 969-6130 using the contact information on this page. Every provider in the NDPAP directory can be contacted directly — we don't gate contact info behind a lead form.
Is Good Shepherd Community Care accepting new patients in Newton?
Availability changes frequently. Call Good Shepherd Community Care to confirm whether they're currently accepting new patients in Newton.
What is Good Shepherd Community Care's CMS rating?
CMS gives Good Shepherd Community Care an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the Hospice CAHPS quality program. Star ratings reflect publicly-reported quality and patient-experience measures and are updated quarterly by CMS.
Is Good Shepherd Community Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Good Shepherd Community Care has been Medicare-certified since 1984 — over 42 years of Medicare participation. Medicare certification means the agency meets federal quality and safety standards and can bill Medicare directly for covered services.
How close is Good Shepherd Community Care to the nearest hospital?
Good Shepherd Community Care is 2.3 miles from BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL - NEEDHAM. Proximity to the discharging hospital matters for timely admissions, in-person assessments, and coordinated care transitions — ask about their typical response window when calling.
What service area does Good Shepherd Community Care cover?
Good Shepherd Community Care's primary service ZIP on file is 02459 in Newton, Massachusetts. Coverage frequently extends beyond the listed ZIP into surrounding communities. If you're coordinating a referral or discharge, call to confirm whether they serve your address before scheduling.
Does Good Shepherd Community Care accept Medicare hospice benefit?
Most hospice agencies are Medicare-certified and accept the Medicare hospice benefit, which typically covers all services, medications, and equipment related to the terminal diagnosis. Confirm coverage and any coordination required with Good Shepherd Community Care before admission.
What should a family ask when calling a hospice?
Ask about admission timing (same-day vs next-day), whether they cover nights and weekends with RN support, where care is delivered (home, nursing facility, assisted living), how they handle crisis admissions, and which insurance plans they accept beyond Medicare.
How quickly can hospice start?
Many hospices in the area can begin services within 24 hours of referral once eligibility is confirmed by a physician. Call to ask about the current admission window.
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