Brighton Hospice Connecticut, Llc
Farmington, CT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 071546)
CMS process measure: 99.22 (state average 96.43 — above state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (860) 507-7508 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 82% would definitely recommend Brighton Hospice Connecticut, and 86% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10; CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 99.22, above the Connecticut state average of 96.43.
Brighton Hospice Connecticut serves 38 ZIP codes from its Farmington, Connecticut office in Hartford County.
Yes, Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 071546, since 2023); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice provider based in Farmington, Connecticut, serving families in Hartford County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 4, 2023. CMS has not published an ownership type designation for this hospice in the data available.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice, often the result of small patient counts, which should not be read as a sign of poor quality. However, CMS data shows that 82% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% gave an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.22, compared to the Connecticut state average of 96.43 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 for this hospice.
Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC serves a broad area, covering 38 ZIP codes from its Farmington office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this is included here. All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published, and families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 071546) since October 4, 2023, 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?
According to CMS data, 82% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 99.22 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to the Connecticut state average of 96.43, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 38 ZIP codes from its Farmington, Connecticut office in Hartford County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS has not published an ownership type for this hospice in the data available; families can call (860) 507-7508 or check Medicare Care Compare to learn more, though ownership type alone does not determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 4, 2023.
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 generally for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort in the final months of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (860) 507-7508 and 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 (860) 507-7508 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about family caregiver satisfaction, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures and contact it at (860) 507-7508 for further detail.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/071546?state=CT to confirm current CMS data.
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.