Care Dimensions

Care Dimensions Care Dimensions enriches quality of life for those affected by life-limiting illness, death and loss.

Care Dimensions, founded in 1978 as Hospice of the North Shore, provides compassionate care throughout all stages of advanced illness. Care Dimensions is dedicated to helping patients and families through this difficult and challenging time, so that patients can live each day as fully and comfortably as possible. Serving patients in more than 100 communities, Care Dimensions is the largest not-for

-profit hospice in Massachusetts. Care Dimensions provides care for patients at home, in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, hospitals, and at our two inpatient hospice houses -- the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers and the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln.

We are excited to welcome back Meteorologist A.J. Burnett of WCVB Channel 5, as the emcee of our 2026 Care Dimensions Wa...
08/26/2026

We are excited to welcome back Meteorologist A.J. Burnett of WCVB Channel 5, as the emcee of our 2026 Care Dimensions Walk for Hospice. A.J.’s passion and enthusiasm have brightened our Walk for many years, and we can’t wait to have him back with us this year!

WCVB Channel 5 Boston is returning as our primary media sponsor for the event. As the leading news station in the region, their partnership helps us shine a brighter light on the importance of this inspiring event!

Don’t miss out! Join us Sunday, September 27 at St. John’s Prep in Danvers. Register today at: CareDimensions.org/Walk.

08/24/2026

There’s something special about the way music can bring people together.

We’re still reflecting on a wonderful afternoon at the Care Dimensions Hospice House on the Waltham/Lincoln line, where patients and families enjoyed a special performance from the Longwood Symphony Orchestra.

The orchestra, made up of members of Boston’s medical community, including Denise Lotufo, PT, DPT, OCS; Lisa Wong, MD; Shirie Leng, MD; and our own Rich Parker, MD, shared their music and reminded us of the comfort, connection and joy that music can bring.

We are grateful to everyone who helped make this afternoon so meaningful for our patients and families.

08/21/2026

A message from our President & CEO, Stephanie Patel, MD, MBA, FAAHPM, HMDC:

During my years as a hospice physician and Medical Director at Care Dimensions, and now as President & CEO, I've had the privilege of walking alongside thousands of patients and families during some of life's most difficult moments.

One lesson has stayed with me throughout my career: planning ahead is one of the greatest gifts we can give the people we love.

When families have discussed their wishes and put plans in place before a crisis occurs, they are often able to spend less time making difficult decisions and more time simply being together. I've seen firsthand the peace of mind that thoughtful planning can provide.

That's why Make-A-Will Month is so important.

Creating or updating your will isn't just about financial planning: it's about providing clarity for those you love, making your wishes known, and leaving a legacy that reflects your values.

Nearly every family will need serious illness care at some point. If Care Dimensions has touched your life or reflects the values that are important to you, I hope you'll consider including us in your estate plans. Together, we can help ensure compassionate care and extraordinary support are available for generations to come.

Having trusted resources to turn to can make the planning process easier. That is why Care Dimensions has partnered with Thompson & Associates, LLC, a nationally recognized leader in estate planning and charitable giving, to offer complimentary resources to help individuals and families think through their personal, financial, and philanthropic goals.

If you'd like to learn more, our team would be honored to connect you with these planning resources. Please contact us at [email protected].

There’s something special about the changing of season, the last long days of summer, the first crisp mornings and the e...
08/19/2026

There’s something special about the changing of season, the last long days of summer, the first crisp mornings and the excitement of what’s ahead.

Before summer slips away, make sure to plan for the 2026 Care Dimensions Walk for Hospice! Bring your friends and family and be part of a community coming together to support compassionate hospice care for patients and families.

📅 Sunday, September 27
📍 St. John’s Prep, Danvers
🚶 1.5- and 3-mile routes

Whether you walk in memory of someone you love, in honor of someone who has touched your life or simply want to support Care Dimensions, there’s a place for you at the Walk.

Start your team today and join us in September: CareDimensions.org/Walk

Galo, the longtime owner of Putnam Pantry Candies, Ice Cream & Cafe in Danvers, spent his final three weeks at the Kapla...
08/18/2026

Galo, the longtime owner of Putnam Pantry Candies, Ice Cream & Cafe in Danvers, spent his final three weeks at the Kaplan Family Hospice House surrounded by family.

For his children, Wendy and Eric, Care Dimensions provided more than expert hospice care. It gave them the peace of mind to focus on being together, knowing their dad was in compassionate hands around the clock.

“My dad said the Kaplan House is ‘kind of halfway between the hospital and heaven.’”

Today, Galo’s family continues to give back through Putnam Pantry’s annual Ice Cream for Breakfast fundraiser, helping Care Dimensions provide that same support to other families.

Read more of Galo’s family’s story: bit.ly/GaloPatientStory

Today is National Nonprofit Day, and we’re proud to be a nonprofit that has been caring for individuals and families acr...
08/17/2026

Today is National Nonprofit Day, and we’re proud to be a nonprofit that has been caring for individuals and families across Massachusetts for nearly 50 years.

Care Dimensions reinvests community support into our mission, helping us provide compassionate hospice and palliative care, grief support, specialized programs and more to those who need it.

When you support Care Dimensions, you’re helping make exceptional care possible for our community, today and for generations to come.

To support our work, visit: CareDimensions.org/Donate

Care Dimensions recently welcomed our friends from the Longwood Symphony Orchestra to the Care Dimensions Hospice House ...
08/14/2026

Care Dimensions recently welcomed our friends from the Longwood Symphony Orchestra to the Care Dimensions Hospice House on the Waltham/Lincoln line.

Known as the orchestra of Boston’s medical community, the Longwood Symphony Orchestra brings together healthcare professionals who share their love of music with the community—including Care Dimensions’ very own Rich Parker, MD.

A special thank you to Denise Lotufo, PT, DPT, OCS; Lisa Wong, MD; and Shirie Leng, MD, from the LSO, and Rich Parker, MD, for filling our hospice house with music and bringing smiles to our patients, families, and team.

Care Dimensions is grateful to share their belief in the healing power of music, with music therapy offered as a complementary therapy to support comfort and quality of life for patients and families.

Learn more about our music therapy program: CareDimensions.org/CompTherapies

August is Make-A-Will Month, a meaningful opportunity to think about the legacy you want to leave behind and the people ...
08/13/2026

August is Make-A-Will Month, a meaningful opportunity to think about the legacy you want to leave behind and the people and causes that have made a difference in your life.

If Care Dimensions has been meaningful to you or your family, we invite you to consider including us in your will or estate plans. To support you in the planning process, we've partnered with Thompson & Associates, LLC to offer complimentary resources to help individuals and families think through their personal, financial, and philanthropic goals that you can then share with your team of advisors.

Learn more about leaving a lasting legacy with Care Dimensions: CareDimensions.org/PhilanthropyInfo

08/12/2026

Hear from Fiona, Development Officer at Care Dimensions, as she welcomes back Safety Insurance for their fourth consecutive year as the Finish Line Sponsor of the 2026 Care Dimensions Walk for Hospice!

One of the leading providers of property and casualty insurance across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, we are grateful for Safety Insurance’s continued support. We can’t wait to see our Walk community cross the Safety Insurance finish line.

Register for the Walk today at: CareDimensions.org/Walk

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