hospice in Ridgefield, CT
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association
27 Governor Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877 · (203) 438-5555
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
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association at a glance
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association is a non-profit hospice in Ridgefield, Connecticut (Fairfield County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than 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 158 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- November 16, 2018
- County
- Fairfield County
- CMS Certification Number
- 071545
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 84% | 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) | 79% | 76% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 81% | 73.8% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 91% | 90.7% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 81% | 80.6% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 92% | 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) | 95.2% | 95.3% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 69.1% | 61.7% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 9 | 9.6 | 8.9 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 158 | 108 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Caring Hospice Services of Connecticut LLC
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association's rating?
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Connecticut hospices is 3.2 stars.
Where is Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association and how do I contact it?
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association is at 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877. Phone: (203) 438-5555.
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.