Vna & Hospice Of Greater Milford in Milford, Massachusetts

Vna & Hospice Of Greater Milford is a medicare-certified hospice facility in Milford, Massachusetts. It is a for profit hospice and this hospice is a Part of a Home Health Agency. It is located at 37 Birch Street in Milford, Massachusetts. You can reach out to the office of Vna & Hospice Of Greater Milford via phone at (508) 473-0862.

Vna & Hospice Of Greater Milford is first approved in December, 2009 to provide medicare and/or medicaid services and its CMS certification number (CCN) is 221590. Boston is the CMS Regional Office responsible for the certification of this hospice.

Contact Information


Vna & Hospice Of Greater Milford
37 Birch Street, Milford, MA, 01757
(508) 473-0862

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Hospice Profile

NameVna & Hospice Of Greater Milford
Location37 Birch Street, Milford, Massachusetts
Hospice ID221590
CategoryPart of a Home Health Agency
Ownership TypeProprietary - Corporation
Profit TypeFOR PROFIT
SSA county code170

News Archive

On-going Phase 2b study conducted by Roche of ITMN-191 modified

InterMune, Inc. today announced that the on-going Phase 2b study conducted by Roche of ITMN-191 (RG7227) combined with standard of care (SOC) PEGASYS® (peginterferon alfa-2a) and COPEGUS® (ribavirin) in HCV treatment-naive patients has been modified.

Want fries with that vaccine? Even at a fast-food restaurant, pop-up clinics see slow traffic

A few months ago, the boxy, teal truck parked outside a McDonald's in this Inland Empire city might have drawn hundreds of people willing to stand in line for hours under the scorching sun.

New tools to increase precision and safety of radiation treatment in cancer patients

A scientific breakthrough may give the field of radiation oncology new tools to increase the precision and safety of radiation treatment in cancer patients by helping doctors "see" the powerful beams of a linear accelerator as they enter or exit the body.

New stem-cell based therapy provides pain relief, reduces severity of RDEB in children

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NPI associated with this Hospice

A hospice usually have one NPI number but sometimes it may have multiple NPI numbers. We have found possible NPI number/s associated with Vna & Hospice Of Greater Milford from NPPES records by matching pattern on the basis of name, address, phone number etc. Please use this information accordingly.

NPI Number1629336318
Organization NameSalmon Home Care, Llc
Address37 Birch St Milford, Massachusetts, 01757
Phone Number(508)898-3490

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On-going Phase 2b study conducted by Roche of ITMN-191 modified

InterMune, Inc. today announced that the on-going Phase 2b study conducted by Roche of ITMN-191 (RG7227) combined with standard of care (SOC) PEGASYS® (peginterferon alfa-2a) and COPEGUS® (ribavirin) in HCV treatment-naive patients has been modified.

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A few months ago, the boxy, teal truck parked outside a McDonald's in this Inland Empire city might have drawn hundreds of people willing to stand in line for hours under the scorching sun.

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A scientific breakthrough may give the field of radiation oncology new tools to increase the precision and safety of radiation treatment in cancer patients by helping doctors "see" the powerful beams of a linear accelerator as they enter or exit the body.

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› Verified 2 days ago


Quality of Patient Care at Vna & Hospice Of Greater Milford

Hospice staff should discuss treatment preferences and patient beliefs and values with patients and/or caregivers. They should also identify and provide interventions to address pain, shortness of breath and constipation (caused by opioids) to improve patient comfort and quality of life. Vna & Hospice Of Greater Milford has the following score in these measures of patient care.
Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProvider ScoreNational Score
Patients or caregivers who were asked about treatment preferences like hospitalization and resuscitation at the beginning of hospice care99.898.3
Patients or caregivers who were asked about their beliefs and values at the beginning of hospice care82.893.6
Patients who were checked for pain at the beginning of hospice care95.393.9
Patients who got a timely and thorough pain assessment when pain was identified as a problem67.577.7
Patients who were checked for shortness of breath at the beginning of hospice care97.897.3
Patients who got timely treatment for shortness of breath78.294.6
Patients taking opioid pain medication who were offered care for constipation94.193.3

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Want fries with that vaccine? Even at a fast-food restaurant, pop-up clinics see slow traffic

A few months ago, the boxy, teal truck parked outside a McDonald's in this Inland Empire city might have drawn hundreds of people willing to stand in line for hours under the scorching sun.

New tools to increase precision and safety of radiation treatment in cancer patients

A scientific breakthrough may give the field of radiation oncology new tools to increase the precision and safety of radiation treatment in cancer patients by helping doctors "see" the powerful beams of a linear accelerator as they enter or exit the body.

New stem-cell based therapy provides pain relief, reduces severity of RDEB in children

Promising results from a trial of a new stem-cell based therapy for a rare and debilitating skin condition have been published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. The therapy, involving infusions of stem cells, was found to provide pain relief and to reduce the severity of this skin condition for which no cure currently exists.

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› Verified 2 days ago


Services Provided by Vna & Hospice Of Greater Milford:

Hospice provide various services either through their own staff or through third-party arrangements. Find the list of services provided by Vna & Hospice Of Greater Milford below:
  • By staff
    • Home Health Aide Service
    • Counseling Service
    • Medical Social Service
    • Nursing Service
    • Physician Service

  • Under Arrangement
    • Home Maker Service
    • Medical Supply Service
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Physical Therapy
    • Speech Pathology

  • Combination of Staff and Under Arrangement
    • No services

  • Type of Short Term Inpatient Care

    Number of Full-time equivalent Employees:

    Number of full time equivalent employees at Vna & Hospice Of Greater Milford
    Home Health Aides9.5
    Counselors1
    Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurses3
    Medical Social Workers 4
    Physicians0.2
    Registered Nurses17
    Other Personnel8
    Total Employees42.7

    News Archive

    On-going Phase 2b study conducted by Roche of ITMN-191 modified

    InterMune, Inc. today announced that the on-going Phase 2b study conducted by Roche of ITMN-191 (RG7227) combined with standard of care (SOC) PEGASYS® (peginterferon alfa-2a) and COPEGUS® (ribavirin) in HCV treatment-naive patients has been modified.

    Want fries with that vaccine? Even at a fast-food restaurant, pop-up clinics see slow traffic

    A few months ago, the boxy, teal truck parked outside a McDonald's in this Inland Empire city might have drawn hundreds of people willing to stand in line for hours under the scorching sun.

    New tools to increase precision and safety of radiation treatment in cancer patients

    A scientific breakthrough may give the field of radiation oncology new tools to increase the precision and safety of radiation treatment in cancer patients by helping doctors "see" the powerful beams of a linear accelerator as they enter or exit the body.

    New stem-cell based therapy provides pain relief, reduces severity of RDEB in children

    Promising results from a trial of a new stem-cell based therapy for a rare and debilitating skin condition have been published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. The therapy, involving infusions of stem cells, was found to provide pain relief and to reduce the severity of this skin condition for which no cure currently exists.

    Minority, low-income diabetics least likely to monitor their blood glucose

    Black and Hispanic adults with insulin-treated diabetes are less likely than whites to monitor their blood glucose, according to a new study presented at the American Heart Association's 48th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention.

    Read more Medical News

    › Verified 2 days ago


    Number of Full-time equivalent Volunteers:

    Others1
    Total Volunteers1

    News Archive

    On-going Phase 2b study conducted by Roche of ITMN-191 modified

    InterMune, Inc. today announced that the on-going Phase 2b study conducted by Roche of ITMN-191 (RG7227) combined with standard of care (SOC) PEGASYS® (peginterferon alfa-2a) and COPEGUS® (ribavirin) in HCV treatment-naive patients has been modified.

    Want fries with that vaccine? Even at a fast-food restaurant, pop-up clinics see slow traffic

    A few months ago, the boxy, teal truck parked outside a McDonald's in this Inland Empire city might have drawn hundreds of people willing to stand in line for hours under the scorching sun.

    New tools to increase precision and safety of radiation treatment in cancer patients

    A scientific breakthrough may give the field of radiation oncology new tools to increase the precision and safety of radiation treatment in cancer patients by helping doctors "see" the powerful beams of a linear accelerator as they enter or exit the body.

    New stem-cell based therapy provides pain relief, reduces severity of RDEB in children

    Promising results from a trial of a new stem-cell based therapy for a rare and debilitating skin condition have been published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. The therapy, involving infusions of stem cells, was found to provide pain relief and to reduce the severity of this skin condition for which no cure currently exists.

    Minority, low-income diabetics least likely to monitor their blood glucose

    Black and Hispanic adults with insulin-treated diabetes are less likely than whites to monitor their blood glucose, according to a new study presented at the American Heart Association's 48th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention.

    Read more Medical News

    › Verified 2 days ago

    Ownership Details:

    • This hospice has undergone 1 time/s change of ownership.
    • Previous change of ownership is on August , 2012.
    • Most recent change of ownership is on August, 2012.

    Certification Details for Vna & Hospice Of Greater Milford:

    • July, 2018 is the initial visit of the health survey for certifications by CMS.
    • It is in compliance at the time of certification survey by CMS.
    • It is eligible to participate in the medicare and/or medicaid program.
    • National Heritage (hha - A) is the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), intermediary or carrier servicing this hospice.
    • Current status is Active Provider.
    • Reason of certification is Recertification.
    • End of fiscal year is on 30, September.
    • Related Provider Number is 227063.

    Hospices in Milford

    Vna & Hospice Of Greater Milford
    Location: 37 Birch Street, Milford, Massachusetts, 01757
    Phone: (508) 473-0862

    Medicare Hospice Care

    What is Hospice Care?
    Hospice care is a type of care and philosophy of care that focuses on the palliation of a chronically ill, terminally ill or seriously ill patient's pain and symptoms, and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs. Care may be provided in a patient's home or in a designated facility such as nursing home, hospital unit or freestanding hospice, with level of care and sometimes location based upon frequent evaluation of the paients needs. The four primary levels of care provided by hospice are routine home care, continuous care, general inpatient and respite care.

    How long can one get medicare hospice care?
    Hospice care is for people with a life expectancy of 6 months or less (if the disease runs its normal course). If the person receiving hospice care live longer than 6 months, he or she can still get hospice care.
    • A person can get hospice care for two 90-day benefit periods, followed by an unlimited number of 60-day benefit periods.
    • At the start of each period, the hospice medical director or other hospice doctor must recertify that the person is terminally ill (with a life expectancy of 6 months or less). This step is must for continued hospice care.

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