Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company
East Hartford, CT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 071537)
CMS process measure: 99.82 (state average 96.43 — above state average)
Serves: 127 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (860) 282-0527 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company has a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 86% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.82 is above the Connecticut state average of 96.43.
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company serves 127 ZIP codes from its East Hartford, CT office in Hartford County. Families in the surrounding region can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company is Medicare-certified, with CCN 071537, certified since March 2, 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company is a for-profit hospice based in East Hartford, Connecticut, serving families in Hartford County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since March 2, 2007, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 071537.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 4 stars. Among survey respondents, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Beacon Hospice scored 99.82, which is above the Connecticut state average of 96.43. CMS also reports that 84.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data made available.
Beacon Hospice reports a service area covering 127 ZIP codes from its East Hartford office, indicating a fairly broad reach across the surrounding region.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a specific measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review the most current figures on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company is Medicare-certified (CCN 071537) since March 2, 2007, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 84% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.82, which is above the Connecticut state average of 96.43.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 127 ZIP codes from its East Hartford, Connecticut office in Hartford County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 127 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS reports it alongside its performance data for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 2, 2007.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (860) 282-0527 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (860) 282-0527 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and the areas it serves; contacting the hospice at (860) 282-0527 can help answer specific questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company using CCN 071537 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/071537?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.