Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Conecticut
Middlebury, CT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 071539)
CMS process measure: 98.29 (state average 96.43 — above state average)
Serves: 160 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (203) 490-1000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 78% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 98.29 is above the Connecticut state average of 96.43.
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Connecticut serves 160 ZIP codes from its Middlebury, Connecticut office in New Haven County.
Yes, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Connecticut is Medicare-certified (CCN 071539, since 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Connecticut is a for-profit hospice based in Middlebury, Connecticut, serving families in New Haven County and beyond. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 23, 2012, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 071539.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Among respondents, 78% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 74% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, this hospice scored 98.29, which is above the Connecticut state average of 96.43. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 63.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often reflects small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 160 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Connecticut is Medicare-certified (CCN 071539) since May 23, 2012, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare data shows an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 78% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 74% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 98.29, above the Connecticut state average of 96.43. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 63.7% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 160 ZIP codes from its Middlebury, Connecticut office in New Haven County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 160 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results provide more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 23, 2012.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to manage symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, as patients continue to receive medical support to manage symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (203) 490-1000 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (203) 490-1000 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (203) 490-1000 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 071539 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/071539?state=CT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.