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Dorchester, MA · Non-Profit

Visiting Nurse Association Of Boston — Dorchester, MA

3/5 CMS Rating CMS Verified
60 years in operation (est. 1966) Request callback 150 Mount Vernon Street, Suite 2 , 02125

Patient survey results (HHCAHPS)

90%

Received professional care

85%

Good communication

85%

Discussed medication safety

80%

Would recommend

Based on 329 patient surveys · Data from CMS Home Health Compare

CMS Outcome Measures

82.65%
Improved walking
86.9%
Improved bathing
99.46%
Care started on time
81.96%
Improved medication mgmt
Discharge to Community
90.76%
↑ Better than national avg
Preventable Hospitalizations
9.91%
≈ National average
Preventable Readmissions
4.58%
≈ National average

Source: CMS Home Health Quality Measures. Data reflects Medicare-certified patient outcomes.

About Visiting Nurse Association Of Boston

Visiting Nurse Association of Boston has provided home health services in the Boston area since 1966. This Medicare-certified nonprofit offers six types of care: skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, medical social services, and home health aide assistance. They're located at 150 Mount Vernon Street in Dorchester and can be reached at (800) 521-5539.

What to expect

Your parent would work with one organization offering multiple service types. Skilled nursing addresses medical care needs. The three therapy services—physical, occupational, and speech—help with recovery or maintaining function. Home health aides assist with daily living activities. The medical social services team helps with care planning and connecting to resources.

Services offered

Skilled Nursing

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Speech Pathology

Medical Social Services

Home Health Aide

Frequently asked questions

What is Visiting Nurse Association Of Boston's star rating?

Visiting Nurse Association Of Boston has a 3.0 out of 5 stars rating based on HHCAHPS quality measures.

What skilled care options does Visiting Nurse Association Of Boston offer?

Yes, skilled nursing is one of the services Visiting Nurse Association Of Boston provides.

How does Visiting Nurse Association Of Boston handle care coordination?

Visiting Nurse Association Of Boston includes Medical Social Services as part of its care team, which supports care coordination. For details about their specific coordination process, contact them at (800) 521-5539.

What should I expect during the first visit from Visiting Nurse Association Of Boston?

During the first visit, you can expect to meet with care professionals who will assess your parent's needs. Visiting Nurse Association Of Boston offers skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social services, and home health aide support. The focus of your visit will depend on your parent's care plan. Call (800) 521-5539 to discuss what the first visit will include for your parent's specific situation.

Local context

Dorchester has 3 Medicare-certified home health agencies available. The average rating across agencies in the area is 3 stars.

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This site provides Medicare-certified home health agency data sourced from CMS.gov. It is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for medical decisions.