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Care Central VNA & Hospice Inc

34 PEARLY LANE, Gardner, MA, 01440

CCN 227003 · County FIPS 25027

Non-Profit
Visits
77,701
FY 2023
Cost / visit
$180.11
Quality star
3.5 ★
Medicare paid
$7.3M
2023

Quality of Patient Care (Care Compare)

Current data refresh.

Quality star
★★★★3.5
Timely initiation of care
99.9%
Improved walking
88.8%
Improved bed transfer
89.1%
Improved bathing
89.3%
Improved breathing
93.6%
Meds taken correctly
83.5%
Flu shot determined
68.4%
Med issues timely
97.8%
Discharge function score
80.4
Pressure ulcer/injury
0.4%
Falls w/ major injury
0.6%
Discharge to community
90.2%
Readmission (PPR)
4.2%
Hospitalization (PPH)
10.7%
Medicare spend vs natl
0.98

Patient Experience (HHCAHPS)

292 completed surveys · 28% response rate

Summary star
★★★★★5.0
Overall care star
★★★★4.0
Rated agency 9–10
92%
Would recommend
88%
Communicated well
91%
Professional care
93%
Discussed meds/safety
88%

Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP)

Payment year 2026 · Larger-volume cohort

Total Performance Score
28.2
Medicare payment adj.
-0.60%
Acute-care hospitalization
15.3%
ED use w/o hospitalization
12.6%

Utilization (PAC PUF)

YearEpisodesService daysBeneficiariesMedicare paidCharges
20233,52025,8691,602$7,347,070$6,581,695

Financials (cost report)

YearVisitsMedicare visitsTotal costCost / visitNet revenueNet income
202377,70130,315$13,994,963$180.11$17,387,347$1,522,748

Blank cells mean the measure was not reported or was withheld by CMS for this agency/year.