Greater Manchester Homecare, Llc
Vernon, CT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 071502)
CMS process measure: 98.16 (state average 96.43 — above state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (860) 872-9163 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Greater Manchester Homecare, LLC has a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 92% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.16 is above the Connecticut state average of 96.43.
Greater Manchester Homecare, LLC serves 34 ZIP codes from its Vernon, Connecticut office, located in Tolland County.
Yes, Greater Manchester Homecare, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 071502, since June 1987); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Greater Manchester Homecare, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Vernon, Connecticut, in Tolland County. According to CMS Care Compare data, it has been Medicare-certified since June 10, 1987.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received a 5-star rating. Among families surveyed, 92% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 98.16, compared to the Connecticut state average of 96.43 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 60.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the available CMS data vintage.
This hospice's service area, as listed on Medicare Care Compare, covers 34 ZIP codes from its Vernon, CT office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost or pricing details are provided here. All figures above come directly from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of retrieval. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. Families are encouraged to review the Care Compare listing directly and contact the hospice for further details on staff, services, and facilities, as these are not part of the CMS dataset described here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Greater Manchester Homecare, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 071502) since June 10, 1987, 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?
This hospice received a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 92% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating it 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 98.16, compared to the Connecticut state average of 96.43 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, it serves 34 ZIP codes from its Vernon, Connecticut office in Tolland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is listed as a for-profit hospice on CMS Care Compare; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it's one factor families may want to know.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 10, 1987.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with 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, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Greater Manchester Homecare, LLC at (860) 872-9163 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not include intake procedures; please contact Greater Manchester Homecare, LLC directly at (860) 872-9163 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and what services are included — this listing's CMS figures can help with some of those questions, and the hospice can address the rest by phone at (860) 872-9163.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Greater Manchester Homecare, LLC (CCN 071502) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/071502?state=CT to confirm current ratings and details.
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.