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COMMUNITY NURSE, INC.
NPI 1518054451
Hospice Care, Community Based in Fairhaven, MA

Active since October 10, 2006
62 CENTER STREET, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719(508) 992-6278(508) 996-0781 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: May 29, 2026, Feb 23, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Community Nurse, Inc. NPPES

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

COMMUNITY NURSE, INC. (NPI 1518054451) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Fairhaven, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization lists Lisa Parent, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518054451
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameCOMMUNITY NURSE, INC.
Location Address62 CENTER STREETFairhaven, MA 02719-3823
Mailing Address62 Center StFairhaven, MA 02719-3823 · (508) 992-6278 · Fax (508) 996-0781
Phone(508) 992-6278
Fax(508) 996-0781
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLisa ParentCeo · (508) 992-6278
Enumeration DateOctober 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 29, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 29, 2026
✔ NPI 1518054451 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 7234
62 CENTER STREET, Fairhaven, MA 02719
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid0605697MA
Other806021Tufts Hospice
Other0007801Nhp Hospice
Other701044Hchp Hospice

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 ›

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Community Nurse Home Care, Inc (CMS certification number 221542), from CMS Care Compare.

Community Nurse Home Care, Inc

Hospice · Fairhaven, MA
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number221542
CMS RegionRegion 1
Medicare-Certified SinceDecember 21, 1993
Average Daily Census30patients per day on average
Location62 Center StreetFairhaven, MA 02719 · Bristol County
Phone(508) 992-6278
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
Home56%
Assisted living facility2%
Nursing facility26%
Skilled nursing facility14%
Patients with cancer
34%
Patients with dementia
14%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
17%
Patients with respiratory disease
0%
Patients with stroke
10%
Patients with other conditions
0%
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
190 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
190 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
190 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
100 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
190 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
173 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
190 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
288 patient stays
62.5%
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.
8/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 80
75.3%
Early live discharges
National percentile 95
16.7%
Late live discharges
National percentile 33
33.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 44
5.6%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 91
5.6%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 43
$15,498
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 38
11.2 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 39
7%
Visits near death
National percentile 68
95.5%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

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 Community Nurse, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Community Nurse, Inc. is 1518054451. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 10, 2006.

Where is Community Nurse, Inc. located?

Community Nurse, Inc. is located at 62 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719. The listed phone number is (508) 992-6278.

What is Community Nurse, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Community Nurse, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Community Nurse Home Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 221542), certified since December 21, 1993.

What insurance does Community Nurse, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care list Community Nurse, 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 Community Nurse, Inc. was last updated on May 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.