Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Home Health Care Provider in Fairhaven, MA
Founded in 1916, Community Nurse has evolved from a single nurse providing care by bicycle to a 5-star team of approximately 150 dedicated professionals. As an independent, not-for-profit home health care and hospice agency, we serve 21 communities in southeastern Massachusetts. Our licensed clinicians deliver comprehensive recovery plans, ensuring patients receive high-quality care in the comfort of their homes. Recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) with top ratings, we prioritize patient satisfaction, timely care initiation, and effective communication.Our services include home health care, hospice care, and care-enhancing programs focused on health and social well-being. We collaborate closely with doctors and hospitals to tailor care to individual needs, supported by donations that enable us to provide essential but unreimbursed services. With a century of experience, we remain committed to excellence, compassion, and community-driven healthcare solutions.
Services
Home Health Care
Hospice Care
Palliative Care
Community Support Services
Nutritional Support
Details
- Year established: 1916
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of experience in home health care.
- Our team includes 150+ licensed nurses and healthcare professionals.
- We maintain 5-star CMS ratings for quality and patient satisfaction.
- We offer personalized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- We provide essential services regardless of patients' ability to pay.
What people say
Timely care initiation
Compassionate staff
Personalized attention
Exceptional end-of-life support
High satisfaction scores
Services
Home Health Care
Our home health care services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, and medical social work to help patients recover at home. We focus on optimizing health outcomes while maintaining patient independence. Our team collaborates with physicians to create personalized care plans that address each patient's unique needs.
Hospice Care
Hospice care provides comfort-focused support for patients nearing end-of-life. Our interdisciplinary team offers pain management, emotional support, and bereavement counseling for families. Services include 24/7 on-call nurses and spiritual care to ensure dignity and comfort during this sensitive time.
Care Enhancing Services
These services address health and social well-being through fall prevention programs, social visits, and memory-loss support. We connect patients with community resources and provide wellness calls to reduce isolation while promoting independent living in home environments.
People
Elizabeth Chin
Chair
Elizabeth Chin leads our board with extensive experience in healthcare governance and community service. She ensures strategic direction aligns with our mission to provide compassionate, patient-first care across southeastern Massachusetts.
Michael Egan, MD
Board Member
Dr. Michael Egan contributes medical expertise to our board, focusing on clinical quality and patient safety. His background in healthcare delivery strengthens our commitment to evidence-based practices in home health and hospice services.
Questions
What services does Community Nurse offer?
We provide home health care, hospice care, palliative care, and community support services focused on health and social well-being.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance policies.
Are services available for low-income patients?
As a non-profit, we provide necessary services regardless of ability to pay through charitable donations.
What areas do you serve?
We serve 21 communities in southeastern Massachusetts.
How are you rated for quality?
We hold a 5-star CMS rating, with patient satisfaction scores exceeding national and state averages.
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