Beacon Hospice Care, an Amedisys Company

Q: What neighborhood is Beacon Hospice Care, an Amedisys Company in?

Beacon Hospice Care, an Amedisys Company is in the Indian Orchard neighborhood.

Q: Is Beacon Hospice Care, an Amedisys Company in a walkable area?

Beacon Hospice Care, an Amedisys Company has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Q: What is the phone number of Beacon Hospice Care, an Amedisys Company?

(413) 543-3133 will put you in contact with the team at Beacon Hospice Care, an Amedisys Company.

Q: Is Beacon Hospice Care, an Amedisys Company Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Beacon Hospice Care, an Amedisys Company is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

Overview of Beacon Hospice Care, an Amedisys Company

Since integrating into the Amedisys family in 2011, Beacon Hospice is an assisted living community that extends compassionate care across regions, including Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. With a rich legacy of unwavering support, Beacon Hospice remains committed to serving senior patients and their families. Hospice care is often entirely covered by Medicare, and it remains a feasible option for those with Medicaid and commercial insurance, ensuring accessibility to this vital service.

For senior patients and their loved ones, Beacon Hospice extends a network of resources, comprehensive information, and empathetic emotional support. Recognizing the importance of alleviating the burdens of patients and caregivers, this hospice care is accessible to a broad spectrum of individuals. Beacon Hospice adopts a holistic approach, tending to the complete well-being of the individual. This encompasses expert medical care, adept pain management, and the crucial provision of emotional and spiritual support.

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Types of Care at Beacon Hospice Care, an Amedisys Company

Hospice Care

Walk Score: 17 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Accept Medicaid

Accept Medicare

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Palliative Care

7.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Springfield's city center to Beacon Hospice Care, an Amedisys Company's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.24 miles to nearest hospital (Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Mass.)

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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+

General Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month individual, varies by region

Asset Limits $2,000 individual, excludes home, car

Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Homemaker services Respite care (up to 14 days/year) Adult day care (~$75/day)

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+

General Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$75/day) Home health services

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+

General Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).

Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite (240 hours/year) Adult

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled

General Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Age —

General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training Supplies (~$500/year)

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled

General Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).

Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; copays vary by income ~$24,980-$75,000/year individual

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Benefits

Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug) Fills coverage gaps Catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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What neighborhood is Beacon Hospice Care, an Amedisys Company in?

Beacon Hospice Care, an Amedisys Company is in the Indian Orchard neighborhood.

Is Beacon Hospice Care, an Amedisys Company in a walkable area?

Beacon Hospice Care, an Amedisys Company has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the phone number of Beacon Hospice Care, an Amedisys Company?

(413) 543-3133 will put you in contact with the team at Beacon Hospice Care, an Amedisys Company.

Is Beacon Hospice Care, an Amedisys Company Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Beacon Hospice Care, an Amedisys Company is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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