Caring Hospice Services of Connecticut LLC

For-Profit40 years operating

Stamford, Connecticut — Fairfield County

Caring Hospice Services of Connecticut LLC is an established for-profit hospice provider that scores well above average overall, ranking in the 11th percentile in Connecticut. They perform particularly well in end-of-life presence, clinical care practices, and family communication, meeting or exceeding state benchmarks in these areas. Worth noting: their Hospice Care Index falls below the state average. When speaking with them, ask about their approach to after-hours care, how they communicate changes in a patient's condition, and what support they offer to caregivers.

Wayven Quality Score

Excellent

In the bottom 89% in Connecticut

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Quality breakdown

Three pillars that make up the overall score. Tap to explore individual measures.

Visits in last days of life70.5

State avg: 61.7

Pain screening98.4

State avg: 94.8

Pain assessment88.4

State avg: 94.8

Breathing difficulty screening100

State avg: 94.8

Breathing difficulty treatment96.2

State avg: 94.8

Bowel care for pain medication patients100

State avg: 94.8

Note: Family satisfaction scores are from the Connecticut CAHPS Hospice Survey (state-level, not provider-specific). Providers in this state share these benchmarks.

Overall rating (9-10)79
Would recommend83
Timely care73
Team communication79
Respect89
Emotional & spiritual support89
Symptom management74
Caregiver training75
Treatment preferences documented100

State avg: 94.8

Beliefs & values addressed100

State avg: 94.8

8

HCI Score

out of 10

11%

Percentile

in Connecticut

#25

State Rank

in Connecticut

HCI composite score8

State avg: 9.6

HIS composite score93.8

State avg: 94.8

Continuous care / inpatient days0
Gaps in nursing visits73.1
Nurse care minutes per day18.2

About this provider

Caring Hospice Services of Connecticut LLC performs strongly in Comfort & Pain Management, placing them among the better providers in Connecticut.

Ask about their on-call availability and how they support families between scheduled visits.

Based on federal CMS quality data, updated February 2026.

Hospice Care Index Components

Overall HCI score
8 / 10
Continuous care / inpatient days
0
Gaps in nursing visits
73.1
Nurse care minutes per day
18.2
Visits near death
88.4
Per-beneficiary spending
$23179

Process Quality Measures (HIS)

Composite score
93.8
Treatment preferences
100
Beliefs & values
100
Pain screening
98.4
Pain assessment
88.4
Dyspnea screening
100
Dyspnea treatment
96.2
Opioid bowel care
100

Utilization & Operations

Visits in last days of life
70.5%
Nurse care minutes / day
18.2
Per-beneficiary spending
$23179
Avg daily census
36 patients

Patient Mix

Cancer
17%
Dementia
50%
Heart disease
18%
Respiratory
Not reported
Stroke
Not reported

Data Sources

CCN
071501
CMS Region
1

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Contact

Stamford, CT 06906

(203) 674-8380