Hospice providers in Massachusetts provide critical end-of-life care across the state. The Medicare hospice benefit covers patients with terminal illnesses and related conditions, and provides support for patients and their families. Hospice services include but are not limited to physical care, counseling, drugs, equipment, and supplies.
As Massachusetts’s senior population grows, hospice remains a vital benefit for patients, their families, and the healthcare system.
Key Facts about Hospice in Massachusetts
50.9%
Percent of Medicare Decedents that Use Hospice Services
1.7%
Percent of Medicare Decedents that use Hospice Services in Rural Areas
32.7%
Percent of Dual Eligible Decedents that use Hospice Services
18 Days
Median Hospice Length of Stay across Hospice Stays Completed in A Given Year
73 Days
Average Hospice Length of Stay across Hospice Stays Completed in A Given Year
75
Number of Hospice Providers
$428M
Total Medicare Spending on Hospice Care Across Hospice Stays Completed in a Given Year