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

Pediatric 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

Outpatient Acute Hospital Care

Veteran Disability Screening

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

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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.

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.
Contact

National Therapy Animal Day

Did you know April 30 is National Therapy Animal Day?

Janis & Gus

Connecticut Hospice community is fortunate to have many Pet Therapy Volunteers who bring their certified pet therapy dogs to visit our patients and families. While we can’t celebrate their special day in person because of the coronavirus, we want to honor them by sharing some of their pictures with you. Please enjoy these beautiful beings and join us in thanking them all!

Smiling Pet Therapy Volunteer with smiling therapy dog at Connecticut Hospice — Brian & Murphy

Patient sitting on edge of bed stroking therapy dog, smiling and giving thumbs up — Murphy & patient with volunteer

Head shot of Pet therapy volunteer and therapy dog — Dianne & Samantha

Outdoor picture of pet therapy volunteer holding pet therapy dog — Sue & Lizzie

Pet Therapy Volunteer hugs therapy dog — Kay & Boone

Patient in bed at smiles at therapy dog — Boone & patient

Proud pet therapy volunteer stands in front of colorful quilt, holding therapy dog under one arm — Susie & Peaches

Full length picture of therapy dog wearing therapy collar — Gus

Did you know there are other animal holidays? Here’s a link to more special days for animals:https://www.dogtipper.com/fun/pet-holidays

For an article on the benefit of therapy dogs in hospice care, click here: The benefit of hospice therapy dogs

Resources for finding service dogs, therapy dogs, and other types of assistance dogs can be found here: Finding service, therapy & assistance dogs

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Dementia and Hospice Eligibility

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Honoring Hospice Social Workers: Emotional Support at Life’s End

Honoring Nurses: The Heart of the Hospice Movement

Speak to a Care Guide

Speak with a volunteer who has personal experience with hospice services.

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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.