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CARE CENTRAL VNA & HOSPICE INC
NPI 1932172160
Hospice Care, Community Based in Gardner, MA

Active since February 08, 2006
34 PEARLY LN, GARDNER, MA 01440(978) 632-1230(978) 632-4513 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 5, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc NPPES

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

CARE CENTRAL VNA & HOSPICE INC (NPI 1932172160), doing business as Gvna Healthcare Inc, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Gardner, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. The organization maintains 2 additional practice locations and lists Lisa Sabacinski, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932172160
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameCARE CENTRAL VNA & HOSPICE INC
Location Address34 PEARLY LNGardner, MA 01440-1736
Mailing Address34 Pearly LaneGardner, MA 01440-1440 · (978) 632-1230 · Fax (978) 632-4513
Phone(978) 632-1230
Fax(978) 632-4513
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLisa SabacinskiCfo · (978) 277-1968
Enumeration DateFebruary 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 5, 2023
NPPES CertifiedMay 5, 2023
✔ NPI 1932172160 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 · 221529
34 PEARLY LN, Gardner, MA 01440
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Other Names 1

Former Legal Business NameGvna Healthcare Inc

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1534 School StWebster, MA 01570-4319 · Phone (508) 943-0612 · Fax (508) 943-6858
Location 2489 Bernardston RdGreenfield, MA 01301-1238 · Phone (978) 632-1230 · Fax (978) 632-6843

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 Care Central Vna & Hospice (CMS certification number 221529), from CMS Care Compare.

Care Central Vna & Hospice

Hospice · Gardner, MA
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number221529
CMS RegionRegion 1
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 9, 1991
Average Daily Census33patients per day on average
Location34 Pearly LaneGardner, MA 01440 · Worcester County
Phone(978) 632-1230
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
Home92%
Assisted living facility0%
Nursing facility1%
Skilled nursing facility5%
Patients with cancer
42%
Patients with dementia
12%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
12%
Patients with respiratory disease
9%
Patients with stroke
4%
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
315 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
315 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
315 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
216 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
315 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
209 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
94 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
315 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
409 patient stays
65.3%
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.
9/10
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 17
28.5%
Early live discharges
National percentile 80
10.6%
Late live discharges
National percentile 40
36.2%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 24
2.1%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 63
2.1%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 19
$11,334
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 79
15.5 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 58
8.7%
Visits near death
National percentile 76
96.4%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

MARGARET A WHITNEY RPT
Physical Therapist
34 PEARLY LN
GARDNER, MA 01440
Worcester County (978) 632-1230
MR. ANTHONY MELVYN MAXNER PT
Physical Therapist
34 PEARLY LN
GARDNER, MA 01440
Worcester County (978) 632-1230
CRYSTAL MARY MARSH P.T.
Physical Therapist
34 PEARLY LN
GARDNER, MA 01440
Worcester County (978) 632-1230
GARDNER VISITING NURSING ASSOCIATION INC
Public Health or Welfare
34 PEARLY LN
GARDNER, MA 01440
Worcester County (978) 632-1230
CARE CENTRAL VNA & HOSPICE INC
Home Health
34 PEARLY LN
GARDNER, MA 01440
Worcester County (978) 632-1230
MRS. KELLY ANN LOESCHER OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
34 PEARLY LN
GARDNER, MA 01440
Worcester County (978) 632-1230
MRS. KATHERINE MARY WARE OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
34 PEARLY LN
GARDNER, MA 01440
Worcester County (978) 632-6170
ELIZABETH ANN NAPOLITANO OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
34 PEARLY LN
GARDNER, MA 01440
Worcester County (978) 632-1230

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 Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc is 1932172160. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 8, 2006. The provider was formerly known as Gvna Healthcare Inc.

Where is Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc located?

Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc is located at 34 Pearly Ln, Gardner, MA 01440. The listed phone number is (978) 632-1230.

What is Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc's specialty?

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

Is Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Care Central Vna & Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 221529), certified since July 9, 1991.

What insurance does Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care list Care Central Vna & Hospice 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 Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc was last updated on May 5, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.