Acute Hospital Inpatient Care
Inpatient acute hospital care at The Connecticut Hospice provides timely medical treatment for patients experiencing serious medical conditions that require closer monitoring or short-term intervention.
Delivered at our licensed, 52-bed waterfront hospital in Branford, this level of care offers a calm, supportive alternative to conventional hospital care.
A Different Approach to Acute Care
When a patient develops an acute issue (such as a urinary tract infection, dehydration, or a sudden change in symptoms), the emergency room is often the default option.
Inpatient acute care at The Connecticut Hospice can provide the treatment and monitoring needed without the delays, disruption, or stress of a traditional hospital admission. Patients are treated, stabilized, and discharged back home with appropriate follow-up and support.
This approach reduces unnecessary transitions and keeps care coordinated within a familiar environment.
When Inpatient Acute Care May Be Right
Inpatient acute hospital care may be appropriate when:
- A patient presents with a specific medical issue requiring skilled, timely intervention
- Symptoms or complications can’t be safely managed at home
- Short-term monitoring or treatment is needed to support recovery
Inpatient acute care is available to both existing home care patients and individuals referred by families or our community partners.
What Acute Care Can Include:
Care is provided by an experienced interdisciplinary team with access to advanced symptom management, including:
- IV antibiotics or hydration
- Wound care and skilled nursing support
- Medication adjustments and monitoring
- Coordination with palliative or hospice services, when appropriate
Inpatient Hospital Care Options
Inpatient Hospice Care
Comfort-focused care for life-limiting illness with a prognosis of six months or less. Emphasizes pain relief, symptom management, and support for both patients and families.
Pediatric Inpatient Hospice Care
Comfort-focused care for children with life-limiting illness, emphasizing symptom relief, compassionate guidance, and support for the entire family.
Inpatient Palliative Care
Relief from symptoms and side effects while continuing treatment for serious or progressive illness.
Inpatient Acute Hospital Care
Skilled short-term care for urgent medical or symptom-related needs. Supports stabilization and recovery without the stress of emergency hospitalization.
Respite Care
Patients enrolled in hospice are eligible for a short-term stay. Patients receive 24/7 care, so families and caregivers can rest and recharge.
Private-Pay Room & Board
Ensure access to inpatient care at our waterfront Branford facility.
Admissions
Admission to The Connecticut Hospice is a collaborative process guided by each patient’s needs and goals of care.
Our team works closely with patients, families, and referring providers to ensure the right level of support, in the right setting, at the right time.
A Comprehensive Approach
At The Connecticut Hospice, families and caregivers are an essential part of the care experience. That’s why we support patients and the people who love them together.
Care plans are shaped around shared goals, personal needs, and what matters most in daily life. Our interdisciplinary team works across settings and services to ensure care is coordinated, responsive, and attentive to the emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of everyone involved.
We help bring clarity and compassion to serious illness, so patients and loved ones can focus on the moments that matter most.
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.