Shwartz Hospice

The staff of Shwartz Hospice cares as much about my emotional and spiritual well-being as they do my physical needs.

         -Sylvia P.

What is the Gann Residence?
The Gann Residence, located within the Leonard Florence Center for living, provides 24-hour skilled nursing services to individuals in need of residential hospice care.  Specially trained staff at the Leonard Florence Center work collaboratively with the affiliated Dr. Matthew S. Shwartz Hospice and Palliative Care Agency to provide exceptional services for those electing end-of-life care.

What Services are Provided?

  • Nursing Care 
  • Certified Nursing Assistant Care
  • Dietary Services
  • Physician Visits
  • Social Services
  • Resident Activities
  • Spiritual Services
Who is Eligible?
- Individuals in need of residential hospice care
- Individuals in need of short term inpatient hospice care

What Forms of Payment are Accepted?
For residential hospice care at the Gann Residence, MassHealth (Medicaid) insurance or private payment can be used to cover the costs for room and board.  Hospice services are covered by Medicare or Medicaid. 

For short term inpatient hospice care at the Gann Residence, Medicare covers the costs of both room and board and hospice services.

For inquiries regarding other insurance plans, please contact us.

For More Information or to Make a Referral:

Please contact Ina Hoffman, Director of Admissions
Telephone: 617-887-0001
Fax: 617-889-6176
Email: info@shwartzhospice.org


Please have the following information on hand regarding client referral:

-  Client name, Address, and Telephone Number
-  Date of Birth, Social Security Number, and Insurance Information
-  Diagnosis and Medications
-  Expected Discharge Date
-  Physician's Name and Contact Information
-  Primary Caregiver Contact Information
-  Plan of Care