hospice in Norwalk, CT

Constellation Home Care

14 Westport Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851 · (203) 497-3888

★★★★★2
Below average
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

Constellation Home Care at a glance

Constellation Home Care is a for-profit hospice in Norwalk, Connecticut (Fairfield County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Connecticut average of 3.2.

72% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 290 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
For-Profit
Medicare-certified since
June 13, 2012
County
Fairfield County
CMS Certification Number
071542

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityConnecticut avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)2 / 53.2 / 53.7 / 5Worse

Family survey

This facility70%Connecticut average81%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Connecticut and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityConnecticut avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)70%81%82.7%Worse
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)72%84.1%84.9%Worse
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)69%76%76.4%Worse
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)66%73.8%77.8%Worse
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)86%90.7%91.3%Worse
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)71%80.6%81.7%Worse
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)84%90.2%91%Worse

Quality of care

This facility96.2%Connecticut average95.3%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Connecticut and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityConnecticut avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)96.2%95.3%92.5%Average
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)75.9%61.7%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)109.68.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityConnecticut avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day29010867

Where this hospice provides care

At home34%Assisted living31%Skilled nursing facility33%Other0%Nursing facility0%Inpatient hospice0%Inpatient hospital2%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Constellation Home Care

  1. Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County, INC

    22 Danbury Road, Ste 1, Wilton, CT 06897 · 5.5 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  2. Caring Hospice Services of Connecticut LLC

    456 Glenbrook Road, Suite 2, Stamford, CT 06906 · 7.8 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  3. Mozaic Hospice

    4200 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 · 10 mi

    Non-profit

    Not rated
  4. Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association

    27 Governor Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877 · 13.4 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  5. Health Care Connectors LLC

    1 Sound Shore Dr, Ste 201, Greenwich, CT 06830 · 13.5 mi

    Not rated
  6. Regional Hospice

    30 Milestone Road, Danbury, CT 06810 · 16.8 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Constellation Home Care's rating?

Constellation Home Care has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Connecticut hospices is 3.2 stars.

Where is Constellation Home Care and how do I contact it?

Constellation Home Care is at 14 Westport Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851. Phone: (203) 497-3888.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.