Visiting Nurse & Hospice Of Litchfield County, Inc.
Winsted, CT · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 077089)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 61 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (860) 379-8561 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Visiting Nurse & Hospice Of Litchfield County, Inc. holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, at the Connecticut state average of 3, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Visiting Nurse & Hospice Of Litchfield County, Inc. offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care. It serves 61 ZIP codes from its Winsted, Connecticut office.
Yes, Visiting Nurse & Hospice Of Litchfield County, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 077089, certified since 1966), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are available beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Visiting Nurse & Hospice Of Litchfield County, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Winsted, Connecticut, serving 61 ZIP codes in the surrounding region. The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1966 and operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Connecticut state average of 3. Its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient responses collected through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey.
CMS quality measures show that 98.27% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 87.29% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of home health services.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and represent the most recently published measures at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to review the current data directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and measures are updated periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Visiting Nurse & Hospice Of Litchfield County, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 077089), so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Connecticut state average of 3.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 61 ZIP codes from its office in Winsted, Connecticut.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 61 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, care scheduling, and how they coordinate with your physician; contact the agency at (860) 379-8561 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides, involves skilled medical services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance; this agency provides the former.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1966.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost data for this agency; contact the agency at (860) 379-8561 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Visiting Nurse & Hospice Of Litchfield County, Inc. at (860) 379-8561 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1966. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.