Mclean Home Care And Hospice
Simsbury, CT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 071524)
CMS process measure: 99.44 (state average 96.43 — above state average)
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (860) 658-3700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
McLean Home Care And Hospice holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 93% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.44 is above the Connecticut state average of 96.43.
McLean Home Care And Hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its Simsbury, CT office in Hartford County.
Yes, McLean Home Care And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 071524, since 1995); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
McLean Home Care And Hospice is a non-profit hospice program based in Simsbury, Connecticut, serving families in Hartford County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 5, 1995, and carries CCN 071524.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave McLean Home Care And Hospice a 5-star rating. Ninety-three percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, McLean Home Care And Hospice scored 99.44, 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 72.3% of patients received visits in the final days of life, per the published data.
McLean Home Care And Hospice reports serving 37 ZIP codes from its Simsbury office, reflecting a fairly broad service area within the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided in this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, McLean Home Care And Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 5, 1995 (CCN 071524), 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?
Family caregivers gave McLean Home Care And Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 99.44, above the Connecticut state average of 96.43.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
McLean Home Care And Hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its Simsbury, Connecticut office in Hartford County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 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 reflect organizational structure but CMS data doesn't indicate it changes quality of care on its own.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 5, 1995.
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 typically for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort in the final phase of life.
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 or attention, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This listing does not specify care settings; please contact McLean Home Care And Hospice at (860) 658-3700 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 McLean Home Care And Hospice at (860) 658-3700 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership type — all of which are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up McLean Home Care And Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/071524?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.