hospice in Farmington, CT

Athena Home Health & Hospice

135 South Road, Farmington, CT 06032 · (203) 234-9355

★★★★★1
Much 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

Athena Home Health & Hospice at a glance

Athena Home Health & Hospice is a for-profit hospice in Farmington, Connecticut (Hartford County).

CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Connecticut average of 3.2.

66% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 111 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
For-Profit
Medicare-certified since
October 9, 2015
County
Hartford County
CMS Certification Number
071543

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityConnecticut avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)1 / 53.2 / 53.7 / 5Worse

Family survey

This facility64%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)64%81%82.7%Worse
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)66%84.1%84.9%Worse
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)72%76%76.4%Worse
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)63%73.8%77.8%Worse
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)80%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)83%90.2%91%Worse

Quality of care

This facility96.5%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)96.5%95.3%92.5%Average
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)70.9%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 day11110867

Where this hospice provides care

At home5%Assisted living16%Skilled nursing facility80%Other0%Nursing facility0%Inpatient hospice0%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Athena Home Health & Hospice

  1. Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC

    30 Waterside Dr Ste 101, Farmington, CT 06032 · under 1 mi

    Not rated
  2. Bristol Home Care and Hospice Agency, INC.

    32 Valley Street, Ste D, Bristol, CT 06010 · 5.5 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  3. Trinity Health of New England at Home

    659 Tower Ave, Fl 2, Hartford, CT 06112 · 9.2 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  4. Farmington Valley Vna INC

    8 Old Mill Lane, Simbury, CT 06070 · 10.1 mi

    Non-profit

    Not rated
  5. McLean Home Care and Hospice

    75 Great Pond Road, Simsbury, CT 06070 · 10.1 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  6. Enhabit Hospice

    2080 Silas Deane Highway, 2nd Floor, Suite 204, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 · 11.3 mi

    Not rated

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Frequently asked questions

What is Athena Home Health & Hospice's rating?

Athena Home Health & Hospice has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Connecticut hospices is 3.2 stars.

Where is Athena Home Health & Hospice and how do I contact it?

Athena Home Health & Hospice is at 135 South Road, Farmington, CT 06032. Phone: (203) 234-9355.

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.