Affinity Care Of Connecticut Llc
Hamden, CT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 071547)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.43 — above state average)
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (203) 800-9990 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or recommend percentage for Affinity Care Of Connecticut LLC in Hamden, CT, but on CMS's composite process measure it scored 100.00, above the Connecticut state average of 96.43. This suggests strong performance on core care processes, though family-experience survey data isn't yet available.
Affinity Care Of Connecticut LLC serves 40 ZIP codes from its Hamden, Connecticut office in New Haven County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their location is included.
Yes, Affinity Care Of Connecticut LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 071547), certified since 07/24/2024. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Affinity Care Of Connecticut LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around Hamden, Connecticut, in New Haven County. CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice in the records provided, so that detail should be confirmed directly with the provider. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since 07/24/2024, according to CMS records.
CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey, which gathers feedback from family caregivers, has not published a star rating, a percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. CMS often does not publish these figures for hospices with small patient counts, and this should not be read as a reflection of poor quality — simply that the data has not yet been made public.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the delivery of certain core hospice care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Connecticut state average of 96.43 — placing it above the state average on this measure. This hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 40 ZIP codes.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families considering hospice care should note that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here beyond that. For staffing, specific services, or facility details, contact the hospice directly.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Affinity Care Of Connecticut LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 071547) as of 07/24/2024, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or recommend percentages) for this hospice, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts rather than a sign of quality concerns.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 100.00, above the Connecticut state average of 96.43.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Hamden, New Haven County, Connecticut.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided does not specify the ownership type for this hospice; contact the hospice at (203) 800-9990 to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since 07/24/2024, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to manage symptoms and improve comfort, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients generally expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — pain relief, symptom management, and emotional support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Affinity Care Of Connecticut LLC at (203) 800-9990 to ask about where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Affinity Care Of Connecticut LLC directly at (203) 800-9990 to discuss eligibility and next steps.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, staff availability, and family caregiver satisfaction data; contact the hospice at (203) 800-9990 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify this hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/071547?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.