Guidance and Support From the Very First Call
Admission to The Connecticut Hospice is a collaborative process. We evaluate admissions on a case-by-case basis to ensure that patients and families receive the right level of care, at the right time, in the right setting.
Our team works closely with prospective patients, families, referring physicians, and care partners to make the transition into hospice as smooth and supportive as possible.
Start the Admission Process
We invite patients, family members, and authorized caregivers, to call our Centralized Intake Department at (203) 315-7540
Admissions may be scheduled seven days a week.
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How Admission Works
Hospice admission begins once a patient or family chooses The Connecticut Hospice and a referral is made by the patient’s primary physician. From there, our Centralized Intake team coordinates the next steps, including eligibility review, care planning, and scheduling.
Patients who elect home hospice care may continue with their primary physician or choose to receive care from a hospice physician.
For patients admitted to our Branford inpatient hospice hospital, care is assumed by a hospice and palliative care physician or advanced practice registered nurse practitioner. Primary physicians are welcomed and encouraged to collaborate with our inpatient care team.
Admission to Our Inpatient Hospice Hospital
Our licensed, waterfront inpatient hospice and palliative care hospital in Branford is available to patients who qualify for inpatient-level care.
Because inpatient hospice care is strictly regulated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis. In general, inpatient admission is appropriate when a patient’s symptoms cannot be safely or effectively managed in another setting.
Our team works closely with patients, families, and medical providers to ensure that admission decisions meet clinical, ethical, and regulatory standards while prioritizing comfort, dignity, and continuity of care.
Licensed, Certified, Accredited Hospital
Our 52-bed waterfront hospital is available to all our home care patients, as well as new patients referred by families or our community partners.
This facility provides 24/7 expert-level symptom management, including infused pain medications and rapid dose adjustments for patients whose symptoms cannot be managed at home.
Licensed, Certified, Accredited Home Care
Our home care services support patients in private homes, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities across all levels of palliative and hospice care.
Care is delivered by interdisciplinary teams focused on comfort, caregiver support, and continuity, allowing patients to remain at home whenever clinically appropriate.
Different Locations.
One Approach to Care.
Whether at home, in skilled care or assisted living facilities, or at The Connecticut Hospice’s Branford hospital, we care for patients and families together—because serious illness affects everyone involved.
Our interdisciplinary team collaborates across care settings to support physical comfort and well-being while addressing emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
Care plans are tailored to each individual and adjusted as circumstances change, helping families feel supported, informed, and never alone throughout their journey.
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.