Autumn Hospice

For-Profit6 years operating

Norwell, Massachusetts — Plymouth County

Autumn Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider that scores well above average overall, ranking in the 22nd percentile in Massachusetts. They perform particularly well in family communication, meeting or exceeding state benchmarks in this area. When speaking with them, ask about their approach to after-hours care, how they communicate changes in a patient's condition, and what support they offer to caregivers.

Wayven Quality Score

Excellent

In the bottom 78% in Massachusetts

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Quality breakdown

Three pillars that make up the overall score. Tap to explore individual measures.

Visits in last days of life65.6

State avg: 67.3

Pain screening96.5

State avg: 94.1

Pain assessment96.4

State avg: 94.1

Breathing difficulty screening99.2

State avg: 94.1

Breathing difficulty treatment92.3

State avg: 94.1

Bowel care for pain medication patients98

State avg: 94.1

Note: Family satisfaction scores are from the Massachusetts CAHPS Hospice Survey (state-level, not provider-specific). Providers in this state share these benchmarks.

Overall rating (9-10)80
Would recommend84
Timely care77
Team communication81
Respect91
Emotional & spiritual support91
Symptom management74
Caregiver training78
Treatment preferences documented99.6

State avg: 94.1

Beliefs & values addressed77.3

State avg: 94.1

9

HCI Score

out of 10

22%

Percentile

in Massachusetts

#60

State Rank

in Massachusetts

HCI composite score9

State avg: 9.3

HIS composite score72.9

State avg: 94.1

Continuous care / inpatient days0
Gaps in nursing visits83.1
Nurse care minutes per day7.9

About this provider

Autumn Hospice performs strongly in Comfort & Pain Management, placing them among the better providers in Massachusetts.

Ask about their staffing approach for end-of-life visits — their current rate is below the state benchmark.

Based on federal CMS quality data, updated February 2026.

Hospice Care Index Components

Overall HCI score
9 / 10
Continuous care / inpatient days
0
Gaps in nursing visits
83.1
Nurse care minutes per day
7.9
Visits near death
93.3
Per-beneficiary spending
$20691

Process Quality Measures (HIS)

Composite score
72.9
Treatment preferences
99.6
Beliefs & values
77.3
Pain screening
96.5
Pain assessment
96.4
Dyspnea screening
99.2
Dyspnea treatment
92.3
Opioid bowel care
98

Utilization & Operations

Visits in last days of life
65.6%
Nurse care minutes / day
7.9
Per-beneficiary spending
$20691
Avg daily census
79 patients

Patient Mix

Cancer
10%
Dementia
38%
Heart disease
11%
Respiratory
6%
Stroke
15%

Data Sources

CCN
221610
CMS Region
1

All scores come directly from CMS. Providers cannot edit or influence their profile on this site.

Contact

Norwell, MA 02061

(781) 480-1445