Good Shepherd Community Care in Newton, MA
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Hospice Care Details
Good Shepherd Community Care is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Newton, Massachusetts (Middlesex County), certified by CMS since 1984 and listed as non-profit ownership. Hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life for people with a terminal illness and is usually provided wherever the patient lives, including private homes, assisted living and nursing facilities.
- Medicare certification
- October 1, 1984
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- County
- Middlesex County, MA
- CMS region
- Region 1
- Phone
- (617) 969-6130
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospice Compare provider data. Medicare covers hospice care for beneficiaries whose doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less; contact the provider to confirm eligibility, service area and the levels of care offered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Good Shepherd Community Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Good Shepherd Community Care is a Medicare-certified hospice in Newton, Massachusetts, certified since October 1, 1984. Certification means the provider meets the federal Conditions of Participation, and eligible care can be covered under the Medicare hospice benefit.
Who owns Good Shepherd Community Care?
CMS lists Good Shepherd Community Care as non-profit ownership. Non-profit providers are typically run by charitable, religious or community organizations and reinvest any surplus in their services.
What area does Good Shepherd Community Care serve?
Good Shepherd Community Care is based in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Hospice teams typically visit patients wherever they live, so contact the provider at (617) 969-6130 to confirm its service area and admission process.
