Visiting Nurse & Hospice Of Litchfield County, Inc
Winsted, CT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 071523)
CMS process measure: 73.57 (state average 96.43 — below state average)
Serves: 60 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (860) 379-8561 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Visiting Nurse & Hospice Of Litchfield County received a 3-star rating in the CMS family caregiver survey, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 73.57 is below the Connecticut state average of 96.43.
Visiting Nurse & Hospice Of Litchfield County serves 60 ZIP codes from its Winsted, Connecticut office in Litchfield County. Families in the surrounding area can contact the hospice to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Visiting Nurse & Hospice Of Litchfield County, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 071523, certified since 1995. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Visiting Nurse & Hospice Of Litchfield County, Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Winsted, Connecticut, serving families in Litchfield County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 26, 1995.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among surveyed family caregivers, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 73.57, which is below the Connecticut state average of 96.43. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 64.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
This hospice serves 60 ZIP codes from its Winsted, Connecticut office. Families anywhere in this service area may be eligible to receive care from this provider, subject to confirmation with the hospice directly.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS. Where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur simply due to a small number of surveyed patients, and does not by itself indicate anything about quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Visiting Nurse & Hospice Of Litchfield County, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 071523) since January 26, 1995, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 3-star rating, with 85% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 73.57, which CMS lists as below the Connecticut state average of 96.43.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 60 ZIP codes from its office in Winsted, Connecticut, in Litchfield County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 60 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type is one factor among many; CMS survey results and quality measures give a more direct picture of experience and care processes.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 26, 1995, according to CMS records.
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 focuses on comfort for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (860) 379-8561 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) 379-8561 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, its service area, and how to begin care; contact this hospice at (860) 379-8561 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/071523?state=CT to review its current CMS-published ratings and measures.
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.