Farmington Valley Vna Inc
Simbury, CT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 071515)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 18 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (860) 651-3539 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as a star rating or percentage who would recommend — for Farmington Valley VNA Inc, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. CMS does report a care index score of 9, though a comparison of the composite process measure to the Connecticut state average of 96.43 is listed as not reported.
Farmington Valley VNA Inc serves 18 ZIP codes from its office in Simbury, Connecticut, in Hartford County. Families in this service area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is included.
Yes, Farmington Valley VNA Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 071515), certified since February 16, 1994. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Farmington Valley VNA Inc is a non-profit hospice located in Simbury, Connecticut, serving families in Hartford County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since February 16, 1994, meaning it has met federal standards for hospice care for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice, and percentage giving a top rating of 9 or 10 — have not been published for this hospice by CMS, which often occurs when the number of surveyed patients is too small to report reliably. This should not be read as a reflection of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not made the data public.
CMS does report a care index score of 9 for this hospice. The composite process measure comparison to the Connecticut state average of 96.43 is listed by CMS as 'not reported,' so no direct comparison can be made at this time. CMS data also shows that 57.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the most recent published figures.
Farmington Valley VNA Inc serves 18 ZIP codes from its Simbury office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Farmington Valley VNA Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 071515) since February 16, 1994, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as a star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed to report reliably.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice, but the comparison of its composite process measure to the Connecticut state average of 96.43 is listed as 'not reported.'
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Farmington Valley VNA Inc serves 18 ZIP codes from its office in Simbury, Connecticut, in Hartford County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 18 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can affect organizational priorities, but CMS certification standards apply equally regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 16, 1994.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is for those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor determines a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Farmington Valley VNA Inc at (860) 651-3539 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Farmington Valley VNA Inc directly at (860) 651-3539 to learn about their intake process, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, coverage area, staff availability, and CMS quality data; contact Farmington Valley VNA Inc at (860) 651-3539 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Farmington Valley VNA Inc (CCN 071515) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/071515?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.