hospice in Winsted, CT
Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County, INC
32 Union Street, Winsted, CT 06098 · (860) 379-8561
CMS family caregiver survey star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County, INC at a glance
Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County, INC is a non-profit hospice in Winsted, Connecticut (Litchfield County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Connecticut average of 3.2.
85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 32 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- January 26, 1995
- County
- Litchfield County
- CMS Certification Number
- 071523
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 81% | 81% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 85% | 84.1% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 77% | 76% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 74% | 73.8% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 92% | 90.7% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 82% | 80.6% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 90% | 90.2% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 73.6% | 95.3% | 92.5% | Worse |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 64.7% | 61.7% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.6 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 32 | 108 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County, INC's rating?
Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County, INC has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Connecticut hospices is 3.2 stars.
Where is Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County, INC and how do I contact it?
Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County, INC is at 32 Union Street, Winsted, CT 06098. Phone: (860) 379-8561.
About this data
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