Care Services
Hospital Care

Expert, coordinated care from our waterfront Branford facility.

Inpatient Options

Inpatient care for patients who need a higher level of support.

Inpatient Hospice Care

Inpatient Palliative Care

Inpatient Acute Hospital Care

Respite Care

Private-Pay Room and Board

Outpatient Options

Expert hospital-based support without an overnight stay.

Outpatient Palliative Clinic

GUIDE Dementia Program

Home Care

Expert, coordinated care wherever you call home.

Hospice Home Care

Comfort-focused end-of-life care, wherever you call home.

Skilled Home Care

Short-term medically skilled care to support recovery at home.

Magnolia Dementia Care Program

Personalized support for people living with dementia and the families who care for them.

Palliative Home Care

Home-based care for serious illness focused on symptom relief and quality of life.

Admissions

Learn more about admission to The Connecticut Hospice’s inpatient hospital.

We Honor Veterans

Honoring Their Service. Embracing Their Stories.
Patients
& Caregivers

When’s the Right Time for Hospice?

When introduced earlier, palliative and hospice care can play a meaningful role in improving comfort, easing symptoms, and supporting both patients and families over time.

Palliative Care Explained

Palliative care focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life, providing relief from symptoms, stress, and uncertainty for patients and families facing serious illness together.

Hospice Care Explained

Hospice care provides compassionate support focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients with terminal illness, while guiding families through end-of-life care together.

Comprehensive Support

Connecticut Hospice provides comprehensive, coordinated palliative and hospice care without gaps or duplication.

Arts Program

Opportunities for self expression, creative fulfillment, symptom relief, and improved quality of life.

Bereavement Services

We offer a variety of bereavement support services to help loved ones of our hospice patients.

Hospice Aides

Hospice aides offer compassionate, day-to-day support to help your loved one feel comfortable and cared for.

Medical Support Measures

Expert symptom relief, personalized care planning, and compassionate guidance.

Nursing

Hospice care is nurse-driven, nurse-supported, and nurse-provided.

Pastoral Care and Spiritual Support

We help connect people with their faith, regardless of what it is.

Pharmacy

Our in-house pharmacy is staffed around the clock to support patients receiving care in our hospital, as well as those at home.

Respite Care

We offer short-term 24/7 respite care for up to five (5) days in our beautiful waterfront inpatient facility.

Social Work

Compassionate guidance, counseling, and advocacy to support patients and families through every stage of hospice care.

Therapies (PT/OT/ST)

Physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), and speech therapy (ST) to help support function and independence.

Volunteer Support

How volunteers lend support and comfort at The Connecticut Hospice.

Paying for Care

Explore insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment options that help patients and families address hospice and palliative care with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

Price Transparency

Connecticut Hospice is committed to providing clear, accessible information regarding the cost of services we provide, in accordance with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Price Transparency Rule.

Patient & Family Bill of Rights

Learn how our Patient & Family Bill of Rights protects dignity, choice, privacy, and compassionate care, ensuring patient and family is respected, informed, and supported.
Healthcare
Professionals

Healthcare Professionals

The Connecticut Hospice partners with physicians, hospitals, and care teams throughout Connecticut to support patients and families facing serious illness with responsive, coordinated, comfort-focused care.

Make a Referral

We work with physicians, hospitals, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, and home care providers across Connecticut.

Referral Partners

Comprehensive, collaborative care across all needs and settings.
Volunteers
& Donors

Donate

Your gift helps us continue to provide compassionate, individualized care, so families can focus on meaningful time together.

Planned Giving

With thoughtful planning, you create a lasting legacy.

Matching Gifts

Many companies have Matching Gifts Programs that could double or triple your support of Connecticut Hospice.

Tribute Gifts

Honor a life. Celebrate a legacy.

Hearts of Hospice Donation

Help us provide compassionate, dignified end-of-life care.

Volunteer

Share your time, presence, and compassion with patients and families when it matters most.
About

About

The Connecticut Hospice has set the standard for home and inpatient hospice care since 1974.

History

Founded in 1974, The Connecticut Hospice was the first hospice in the United States.

Leadership

The staff at The Connecticut Hospice are dedicated clinicians and caregivers providing compassionate, expert support.

Accreditations & Awards

As the pioneer of hospice care in the United States, The Connecticut Hospice is held to rigorous national standards.

Testimonials

We are honored to hear from patients, families, and caregivers who have experienced care at The Connecticut Hospice.

Events

Connecticut Hospice holds events throughout the year at our beautiful waterfront facility.

Blog

Check out the latest blog posts from Connecticut Hospice.

JDT Institute

The Institute's mission is to serve as a leading center for hospice education, training, and research in the United States.

Careers

The Connecticut Hospice, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Check out the latest blog posts from Connecticut Hospice.

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March 17, 2025

The Power of the Arts in Hospice Care

Discover how music and art therapy bring comfort, connection, and healing to patients in hospice and palliative care,…

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Resources

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February 19, 2025

Adjuvants: Enhancing the Analgesic Effects of Opioids

Understand how adjuvant medications enhance opioid pain relief. Connecticut Hospice offers expert pain management for serious illness and…

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Hospice Care Resources

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December 10, 2024

Intubation, Ventilation, and Tracheostomies in Hospice Care

Understanding Respiratory Failure Respiratory failure — the inability to breathe well enough to maintain life — is a…

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Hospice Care Perspectives Resources

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November 5, 2024

Safely Crushing Medications for Hospice Patients

Learn safe methods for crushing medications for hospice patients, including which pills to avoid crushing and alternative options…

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In the News

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October 2, 2024

Connecticut Hospice Featured on CBS – Eye on America

Discover how Connecticut Hospice is transforming home hospice care for aging Americans, as featured on CBS's Eye on…

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Hospice Care Resources

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September 16, 2024

Managing Anxiety in Hospice Patients

Hospice patients often experience anxiety. Learn about symptoms, treatments, and support options to help alleviate anxiety in end-of-life…

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Hospice Care Resources

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August 16, 2024

The Management of Delirium in Hospice Care

Delirium management in hospice care involves identifying causes, providing relief through behavioral and medical interventions, and supporting families…

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