Hospice of the Fisher Home
Specialty Hospital · Amherst, MA
- 1
- open role, live count
- 9
- beds
- 5.0
- Google rating
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What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Specialty Hospital
- Shifts hiring now
- Nights 1
The city
Living in Amherst, MA
A classic New England college town in the Pioneer Valley, Amherst blends academic energy with rural charm. Home to UMass Amherst and Amherst College, it offers a vibrant arts scene, farm-to-table dining, and easy access to the Connecticut River and surrounding hills—ideal for nurses seeking a tight-knit community with four-season outdoor appeal.
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- 6% above the national average
- State index 105.8 (100 = national)
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Who they are
Hospice of the Fisher Home is an independent, 9-bed residential hospice located in Amherst, Massachusetts, founded around 2006 and celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026. The organization provides supportive, comprehensive, and compassionate hospice care to patients and their loved ones both in their homes and throughout the community.
- Specialty Hospital · Amherst
- Hiring nights
More about Hospice of the Fisher Home
With a small staff of 11 to 50 employees, the Fisher Home operates as a close-knit, mission-driven organization that emphasizes quality of care over volume. For nursing professionals, the Fisher Home offers a unique environment focused on patient and family care rather than productivity benchmarks. The organization explicitly states it encourages work-life balance and provides nurses time for patient education and listening. Overnight RN positions (7p-7a) are available on a full or part-time basis, with responsibilities including comprehensive assessments, medication management in collaboration with the Medical Director, symptom management, and timely charting. The small residential setting allows nurses to develop deep relationships with patients and families during end-of-life care.
The mission of Hospice of the Fisher Home is to provide supportive, comprehensive, and compassionate hospice care to patients and their loved ones in their homes or throughout the community. The organization values patient-centered care, compassion, ethical standards, and work-life balance for staff.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
Indeed reports an overall rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews. Detailed ratings include: Work-life balance 4.7/5, Pay and benefits 3.0/5, Job security and advancement 3.7/5, Management 4.3/5, and Culture 5.0/5. A CNA reviewer (January 2025) called it a 'truly wonderful place,' praising the small company devotion to clients and wonderful volunteers and staff, but noted mandated shifts as stressful when conflicting with personal obligations. A Clinical Office Manager review (June 2019) described it as a 'caring and compassionate place to work' where the most enjoyable part was helping others daily.
The good
- Small, close-knit organization devoted to client care
- Excellent workplace culture rated 5.0 out of 5 on Indeed
- Strong work-life balance emphasis, rated 4.7 out of 5
- Focus on patient and family needs rather than productivity benchmarks
- Time allowed for patient education and listening
- Wonderful volunteers and supportive staff
The hard parts
- Mandated shifts can conflict with personal obligations such as childcare or medical appointments
- Pay and benefits rated lower at 3.0 out of 5 on Indeed
- Job security and advancement opportunities rated moderate at 3.7 out of 5, likely limited by small organizational size
- Small company structure may limit career advancement pathways
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Jun 19, 2026
- Website
- fisherhome.org ↗
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