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JHC HOSPICE
NPI 1447364690
Hospice Care, Community Based in Worcester, MA

Active since August 17, 2006CLIA Certified · 2 labs
629 SALISBURY ST, WORCESTER, MA 01609(508) 798-8653(508) 791-1647 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 13, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Jhc Hospice NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JHC HOSPICE (NPI 1447364690) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Worcester, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists Steven Willens, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447364690
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameJEWISH HEALTHCARE CENTER, INC.
Location Address629 SALISBURY STWorcester, MA 01609-1120
Mailing Address629 Salisbury StWorcester, MA 01609-1120 · (508) 798-8653
Phone(508) 798-8653
Fax(508) 791-1647
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialSteven WillensCeo · (508) 798-8653
Enumeration DateAugust 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 13, 2012
✔ NPI 1447364690 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
629 SALISBURY ST, Worcester, MA 01609
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsJhc Hospice

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified221569MA
Medicaid0600580MA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 2

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 22D0070004

Jewish Healthcare Center · Worcester, MA
Active · expires Aug 31, 2026
CLIA Number22D0070004
Laboratory TypeSkilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facility
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026
Laboratory DirectorKathleen Columbus
Laboratory Phone(508) 798-8653
Laboratory LocationJewish Healthcare Center629 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 22D1047610

Jhc Hospice · Worcester, MA
Active · expires Nov 8, 2027
CLIA Number22D1047610
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateNovember 9, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateNovember 8, 2027
Laboratory DirectorNicole Johnson
Laboratory Phone(508) 713-0512
Laboratory LocationJhc Hospice646 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Jhc Hospice (CMS certification number 221569), from CMS Care Compare.

Jhc Hospice

Hospice · Worcester, MA
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number221569
CMS RegionRegion 1
Medicare-Certified SinceMarch 8, 2006
Average Daily Census77patients per day on average
Location646 Salisbury StreetWorcester, MA 01609 · Worcester County
Phone(508) 713-0512
Routine home care and other levels of care Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home43%
Assisted living facility6%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility49%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
25%
Patients with dementia
33%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
14%
Patients with respiratory disease
5%
Patients with stroke
5%
Patients with other conditions
5%
Profile statistics are from the 2020 CMS reporting year. Zero values reflect that year and may differ in more recent years.

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
367 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
367 patient stays
98.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
367 patient stays
98.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
184 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
367 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
162 patient stays
96.9%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
140 patient stays
98.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
367 patient stays
95.4%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
493 patient stays
77.7%
Measures are reported under the CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (2022 to 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.
10/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 73
0.2%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 10
19.9%
Early live discharges
National percentile 19
0%
Late live discharges
National percentile 71
47.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 20
1.1%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 50
1.1%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 29
$13,207
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 65
13.7 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 61
9%
Visits near death
National percentile 75
96.3%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JEWISH HEALTHCARE CENTER, INC
Skilled Nursing Facility
629 SALISBURY ST
WORCESTER, MA 01609
Worcester County (508) 798-8653
MR. TOMISLAV PENDZIC COTA
Occupational Therapy Assistant
629 SALISBURY ST
WORCESTER, MA 01609
Worcester County (508) 798-8653
JEWISH HEALTHCARE CENTER INC.
Home Health
629 SALISBURY ST
WORCESTER, MA 01609
Worcester County (508) 798-8653

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Jewish Healthcare Center, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Jewish Healthcare Center, Inc. is 1447364690. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 17, 2006. The provider is doing business as Jhc Hospice.

Where is Jewish Healthcare Center, Inc. located?

Jewish Healthcare Center, Inc. is located at 629 Salisbury St, Worcester, MA 01609. The listed phone number is (508) 798-8653.

What is Jewish Healthcare Center, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice Care, Community Based with taxonomy code 251G00000X.

Does Jewish Healthcare Center, Inc. hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

Is Jewish Healthcare Center, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Jhc Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 221569), certified since March 8, 2006.

What insurance does Jewish Healthcare Center, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care list Jewish Healthcare Center, Inc. as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jewish Healthcare Center, Inc. was last updated on March 13, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.