CARE CENTRAL VNA & HOSPICE INC

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Medicare Certified agency provider

NON-PROFIT ownership

Certified since 1966

Key Information

Years in Operation

60

Location & Directions

Address

34 PEARLY LANE

GARDNER, MA

Service Area

This agency serves patients in GARDNER and surrounding areas in MA.

Patient Satisfaction

5/5
Would Recommend:88%
Rate 9-10:92%

Based on patient surveys

Quality Highlights

Based on CMS quality data

0.65% falls with injury

Low rate of falls with injury

Better than average

89% improved in mobility

Based on patient outcomes

Better than average

89% improved in mobility

Based on patient outcomes

Better than average

90% improved in bathing

Based on patient outcomes

Better than average

83% improved managing meds

Based on patient outcomes

Better than average

92% improved in breathing

Based on patient outcomes

Better than average

Quality data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Performance compared to national averages.

Patient Survey Results

Based on the HHCAHPS (Home Health Consumer Assessment) survey - patients share their experience with this agency.

Would Definitely Recommend
88%
Rated 9 or 10 (Excellent)
92%
Team Gave Professional Care
93%
Team Communicated Well
91%
Discussed Medicines & Safety
88%
Completed Surveys
301
29% response rate
About this survey: The HHCAHPS survey asks home health patients about their experience. Data comes from CMS and reflects patient experiences over the past year.

Services Offered

This home-health-agency offers a comprehensive range of care and support services to meet patients and families' needs.

Skilled Nursing Care

Home Health Aide Services

Physical Therapy

Speech-Language Pathology

Occupational Therapy

Medical Social Services

Note: For specific details about service availability, hours of operation, and how services are tailored to individual patient needs, please contact the home-health-agency directly.

Quality of Patient Care

Official quality performance data from CMS. Higher percentages indicate better performance unless noted otherwise.

Timely Initiation of Care99.9%
Flu Vaccination Rate69.9%
Improvement in Walking/Mobility88.7%
Improvement in Bathing89.6%
Improvement in Managing Medications83.4%
Improvement in Getting In/Out of Bed89.2%
Improvement in Breathing92.4%
Pressure Ulcer Rate0.4%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury0.7%

Lower is better

Discharge Function Score80.5%
Health Info Transfer to Provider95.8%
Health Info Transfer to Patient89.2%
Note: Quality measures are based on actual patient care data reported to CMS and reflect the agency's performance over the past reporting period.

Google Reviews

3.9
14 reviews
Maria Leon

Maria Leon

My mother in law passed away a month ago from cancer and for 30 days she was in hospice. If any of the negative experience that, that was the most positive and maybe memorable was the care she received through here. I would also say, the care my husband and I received as well because you guys guided us through one of the most challenging time in our lives. I wish I could remember all their names, Veronica, was there on call and Sarah came more often, even when we would call for questions they were so attentive. The work you guys do is remarkable, and I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for caring for her the way you guys did.

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chantay mitchell

chantay mitchell

Not impressed with Care Central VNA. The clinical supervisor had called me to tell me that my father was being discharged due to non compliance. I asked if she could give him a second chance and explained to her his situation. She said he was non compliant at the hospital also and she will still continue to discharge him from the services. We had no idea that discharge could happen like this. My father refused service once, he had rescheduled another time to a different day and the other times he has been in and out of the hospital so he was not able to participate. Not to mention when called to plan an appointment it was usually the day of which is difficult for myself and also my father. My father has to plan his day accordingly due to his shortness of breath. His activity level is very low and even eating takes his strength away. I work night shift and sleep during the day. I told her I know my father is very stubborn but he really needs these services and I will talk to him and let him know the situation. I asked if she could talk to him and maybe he will understand better coming from someone else. She did talk to him. From the understanding of myself and my father they would continue services once he gets out of the hospital and is compliant. My father declined STR but was willing to have services at his house. We thought this was okay. He does better at home then in the hospital setting. So now I am sitting in the hospital with my father and being told by the social worker that care central VNA has denied my father service due to non compliance. He is also being denied by other companies that serve the Gardner area. Care central VNA should be ashamed of themselves. So much for caring about the patient. I work as a nurse myself. I try to understand people’s situations and give them chances because well no one is perfect. The fact that they could not give him a chance disgusts me and is why people have no faith in the medical system.

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Kelly

Kelly

I've been receiving care from here for about a month and a half and I cannot say enough good things about it. From day one everyone I've come in contact with has been so nice and a lot more caring than my own Drs. From the nurses to the OT and the Telahealth nurses to the assessment nurse. I was blessed to have nurses Laura, Wendy, Krysta and occupational therapist Andrea. They made my recovery so much easier.

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Sean Roraback

Sean Roraback

I usually don't like to leave negative reviews. My dad fell twice and had to be admitted to Heywood Hospital. I was asked if I thought having a visiting nurse come in and check on my dad when he is home a good idea. I said yes and I mentioned Care Central VNA. Well I find out this place denied the request from Heywood hospital for my dad because Care Central VNA says the situation is not a very high reimbursement. Well that completely negates their mission and vision statements on their website. So much for caring for the elderly and more for profit. You guys should be ashamed of yourselves.

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Jean Shepard

Jean Shepard

My mom recently passed away from lung cancer. Care Central Hospice out of Gardner was with us every step of the way. They provided exceptional care, understanding and knowledge to help us thru this difficult time. They worked very well with Gardner Rehab to provide the best possible care....and they did! The care they provided was even better than I could have ever imagined! Our nurse, Samantha, was so compassionate and caring. She was available by text and she was there when she said she would be there. I looked forward to her visits. I just can't say enough about her and about Care Central...it is so nice to have the Gardner office. I hope they stay local!

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