Accreditations, Awards, and Memberships
As the pioneer of hospice care in the United States, The Connecticut Hospice is held to rigorous national standards.
Our accreditations, awards, and memberships reflect our longstanding commitment to innovation, accountability, and compassionate care for patients and families.
The Joint Commission – Advanced Palliative Care Certification
In November 2021, The Connecticut Hospice became the first palliative teaching hospital to earn the Joint Commission’s Advanced Palliative Care Certification. The Connecticut Hospice remains the only institution to hold this distinction.
American College of Physicians – Edward R. Loveland Memorial Award
We were honored to receive the prestigious Edward R. Loveland Memorial Award from The American College of Physicians in recognition of our “Distinguished Contributions in the Health Field” in April 2019.
NHPCO – We Honor Veterans Certified Member
We are proud to be certified by the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) as a member of We Honor Veterans, a unique program specifically for veterans receiving hospice care.
National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) – Member
The Connecticut Hospice is a proud member of the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), a collaborative of 75+ not-for-profit, community-integrated hospice and palliative care providers dedicated to ensuring patients and their families have access to care that reflects their individual goals, values, and preferences.
National Alliance for Care at Home – Member
As a member of the National Alliance for Care at Home, The Connecticut Hospice is part of a national network committed to advancing high-quality, person-centered care in the home. This membership reflects our dedication to ensuring patients and families receive compassionate, coordinated care in a familiar setting.
More About The Connecticut Hospice
We Are America's First Hospice
In 1974, The Connecticut Hospice became America’s first hospice. Since then we have continued to set the national standard for home and inpatient hospice care and have become a leader in palliative care.
We currently employ over 200 people and collaborate with over 50 Connecticut hospitals, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and home care providers.
Our Mission
We honor patients and families affected by advanced or life-limiting illnesses with integrity, support, and compassion.
Joint Commission’s Advanced Palliative Certification
National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization
Member of the National Alliance for Care at Home
Edward R. Loveland Memorial Award from The American College of Physicians
National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation
Patient- and Family-Centered Care
Every Patient at The Connecticut Hospice Receives:
- Customized plans of care prepared by an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, art and music therapy specialists, and volunteers
- Flexible care that enables patients to transition from our home care to our inpatient programs
- Pain management and symptom control with fewer emergency room and hospital admissions
- Registered nurse visits and 24/7 on-call support by specially trained physicians
- Social work, pastoral care, arts therapy, and bereavement support for patients and their families at no extra cost
How Can We Help?
Make a Donation
As a local not-for-profit, The Connecticut Hospice relies on donor support to provide individualized services and therapies not fully covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance.
Your generosity helps ensure that every patient and family receives the care, comfort, and support they need, regardless of circumstances.