Connecticut Hospice

Name

Connecticut Hospice

Legal name

The Connecticut Hospice, Inc.

Website

https://hospice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Connecticut Hospice, founded in 1974 as America's first hospice, is a Branford-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a 52-bed inpatient hospital and statewide home care network delivering hospice, palliative, and dementia care to terminally and seriously ill patients across Connecticut.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospice and Palliative Care Services

NAICS

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Home Health Care Services (62161)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Inpatient Hospice (General Inpatient Care) (HLADAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Hospice Agencies (HLAFAEAC), In-Home Hospice Nursing Visits (RN/LPN) (HSABAFAL), Hospital-Based Palliative Care (Inpatient Consult Services) (HLADAHAG), Non-Hospice Serious-Illness / Community-Based Palliative Care (In-Home) (HSABAFAF), Hospice & Palliative Respite Care (HSABAGAG)

Keywords

• Hospice care services
• Palliative care services
• Inpatient hospice care
• Home health care
• Bereavement support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Branford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Medicare Hospice Benefit: As a Medicare-certified hospice provider, The Connecticut Hospice receives fixed daily reimbursement rates from Medicare Part A for hospice services. The benefit covers all services related to the terminal illness including physician services, medical equipment, supplies, medications, nursing care, social work, and respite care. Patients continue paying regular Medicare premiums with minimal out-of-pocket costs for hospice-related services.
2. Medicaid Hospice Coverage: Medicaid coverage for hospice care provided to eligible patients, based on income and need rather than age.
3. Private Insurance: Most commercial insurers offer hospice benefits. The organization works with most insurance plans with co-payments and deductibles potentially applying depending on the specific plan.
4. Private Pay / Self-Pay: Patients and families may pay privately for room and board and certain services when insurance coverage is limited or when they prefer not to wait for coverage determination. Interest-free payment plans are available.
5. Donations and Charitable Support: As a nonprofit organization, The Connecticut Hospice relies on charitable donations to fund services and therapies not fully covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance, including the Arts Program. Donation options include one-time gifts, tribute gifts, planned giving, matching gifts, and stock donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Connecticut Hospice provides comfort-focused hospice care, palliative care, acute hospital care, respite care, skilled home care, and bereavement support to patients with serious or terminal illness and their families. Services are delivered across three primary settings: a 52-bed licensed waterfront hospice and palliative care hospital in Branford, CT, a Stand By Me outpatient palliative clinic, and home-based care across Connecticut. An interdisciplinary team of physicians, APRNs, RNs, social workers, chaplains, art/music therapists, hospice aides, and 400+ trained volunteers coordinates care 24/7, supported by a unique in-house pharmacy with sterile compounding.

Product overview

The Connecticut Hospice is America's first hospice, founded in 1974, offering a comprehensive portfolio of hospice, palliative, and supportive care services delivered across home-based, outpatient, and inpatient settings. The organization operates a 52-bed licensed hospice hospital in Branford, CT and provides home care services throughout Connecticut. The core offerings include Inpatient Hospice Care, Inpatient Palliative Care, and Hospice Home Care (including routine care, continuous care, and pediatric home hospice), complemented by specialty programs such as the GUIDE Dementia Program and Magnolia Dementia Care Program. Support services including the Arts Program, Bereavement Services, Nursing, Pharmacy, Pastoral Care, Social Work, Therapies (PT/OT/ST), and Volunteer Support form an integrated interdisciplinary team approach. The organization also provides acute hospital care, respite care, and the We Honor Veterans program. All services are coordinated around a patient- and family-centered care model with care plans developed by interdisciplinary teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stand By Me: Palliative care service offering symptom relief, care planning, and guidance for patients and families facing serious illness.
• GUIDE Program
• Magnolia Dementia Care Program
• We Honor Veterans
• JDT Institute

Products and services

• Inpatient Hospice Care Comfort-focused care for patients with life-limiting illness, emphasizing pain relief, symptom management, and support for patients and families in a 52-bed licensed hospice hospital in Branford, CT.
• Inpatient Palliative Care Relief from symptoms and side effects for patients with serious or progressive illness while continuing treatment, provided in a quiet setting designed for connection and comfort at the Branford hospital.
• Inpatient Acute Hospital Care Skilled short-term care for patients experiencing acute exacerbation of chronic and serious progressive disease, providing symptom management without emergency hospitalization.
• Pediatric Inpatient Hospice Care Comfort-focused care for children with life-limiting illness, emphasizing symptom relief, compassionate guidance, and support for the entire family at the Branford hospital.
• Respite Care Short-term 24/7 inpatient care for hospice patients at the Branford facility, providing caregivers time to rest while their loved one continues to receive expert support for up to five days.
• Private-Pay Room and Board Room and board arrangements for patients who pay privately for hospital-based care at the waterfront Branford facility when insurance coverage is limited or unavailable.
• Stand By Me Outpatient Palliative Clinic Physician and APRN consultative program providing symptom relief, care planning, and guidance for patients and families through a palliative clinic offering 24/7 phone support and in-person visits.
• GUIDE Dementia Program Comprehensive, coordinated dementia care support for people living with dementia and their caregivers, part of a national CMS initiative available at no cost to eligible Medicare Parts A & B patients in New Haven, Fairfield, or Middlesex counties.
• We Honor Veterans Specialized hospice care recognizing veterans' service and supporting their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being through the We Honor Veterans program, offering Level 3 partnership status.
• Hospice Home Care Comfort-focused end-of-life care delivered wherever patients call home across Connecticut, including routine care, continuous care during crises, and pediatric home hospice, supported by an interdisciplinary team.
• Skilled Home Care Short-term, intermittent medical care delivered at home for individuals recovering from acute, chronic, or disabling illness, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapies, and social services.
• Magnolia Dementia Care Program Personalized dementia care combining evidence-based interventions including aromatherapy, tactile stimulation, reminiscence therapy, and a tailored Dementia Care Tool Kit with therapeutic touch tools, calming devices, weighted blankets, and music therapy.
• Palliative Home Care Home-based palliative care for serious or progressive illness focused on symptom relief, quality of life, and practical support, providing 24/7 clinical access and assistance with advance directives.
• Arts Program Expressive arts therapy program led by board-certified art and music therapists providing bedside therapy, creative activities, live music, and art exhibitions to support emotional expression and comfort for all patients free of charge.
• Bereavement Services Grief support program providing 13 months of bereavement support including phone support, support groups, educational workshops, individual counseling, and an annual memorial service at no cost.
• Nursing Services Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses providing skilled clinical care, symptom monitoring, and 24/7 availability for visits and support across all care settings.
• Pharmacy Services In-house pharmacy staffed around the clock supporting patients in the hospital and at home, with a state-of-the-art sterile compounding suite for IV pain management and antibiotics.
• Pastoral Care and Spiritual Support Chaplain services providing emotional and spiritual support, help navigating questions about death and meaning, and coordination with patients' own clergy or faith communities, available 24/7.
• Social Work Services Emotional support, counseling, guidance on advance care planning, and connection to community resources provided by social workers as part of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Therapies (PT/OT/ST) Home-based physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy helping patients remain safe and functional at home through services supporting mobility, daily activities, and communication.
• Volunteer Support Over 200 trained volunteers providing companionship, respite support, arts and music assistance, spiritual care, and special projects for patients and families in the inpatient facility and across Connecticut.
• Hospice Aide Services Hands-on personal care and daily activity assistance provided by certified nurses' aides, including help with medications, simple care tasks, and gentle exercise support.
• Medical Support Measures Physician-guided care providing pain relief and symptom management including IV therapies, wound care, respiratory support, nutritional support, and advanced care planning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bereavement support provided for minimum 13 months following loss at no cost to families
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• We Honor Veterans (National Alliance for Care at Home and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational initiative focused on meeting the unique end-of-life needs of U.S. Military veterans and their families. The Connecticut Hospice is a Level 3 Partner, providing specialized care recognizing veterans' service, war era, and trauma history. Services include connecting veterans with VA benefits, expedited VA enrollment for terminally ill veterans, vet-to-vet volunteer visits, and personalized recognition ceremonies including flag placement and certificates.
• National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of collaborative of 75+ not-for-profit, community-integrated hospice and palliative care providers dedicated to ensuring patients and families have access to care reflecting individual goals, values, and preferences.
• National Alliance for Care at HomecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of national network committed to advancing high-quality, person-centered care in the home, reflecting dedication to ensuring patients and families receive compassionate, coordinated care in familiar settings.
• The Joint CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Connecticut Hospice earned the Joint Commission's Advanced Palliative Care Certification in November 2021, becoming the first palliative teaching hospital to achieve this distinction. Remains the only institution with this certification.
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGUIDE Program is part of a national dementia care initiative developed by CMS. The Connecticut Hospice is one of only two approved GUIDE partners in Connecticut. Program available to eligible Medicare Parts A & B patients (not Medicare Advantage).
• National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly supporter of The Connecticut Hospice Arts Program. The Connecticut Hospice was the first hospice in the nation to formally incorporate the arts into hospice care and the first to receive NEA funding for the Arts Program.
• Yale UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local schools and universities, including Yale University, to offer meaningful volunteer opportunities rooted in service and learning for students.
• Yale-New Haven HospitalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor referral partner providing patient referrals to The Connecticut Hospice. One of the largest hospitals in Connecticut serving as a source of hospice admissions.
• Connecticut Hospitals, Assisted Living Facilities, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and Home Care ProviderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 50 Connecticut healthcare facilities partner with The Connecticut Hospice for referrals and care coordination. Partnerships support smooth transitions into care whether patients are best served at home, in a facility, or at the inpatient hospice hospital.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• VITAS Healthcare (Chemed Corporation): Largest U.S. hospice provider, operating inpatient hospice units and home hospice across 15+ states. Comparable as a multi-setting hospice operator serving terminally ill patients with an interdisciplinary team, though substantially larger and for-profit.
• Amedisys: Major hospice and home health operator with significant Medicare-certified hospice exposure. Highly comparable to Connecticut Hospice's hospice home care and skilled home care service lines and a likely direct competitor for Connecticut hospital referrals.
• Gentiva (formerly Kindred at Home): Large national hospice and home health provider with a hospice-centric clinical model. Directly comparable to Connecticut Hospice's hospice and palliative home care offerings and a credible competitor for Connecticut referral volume.

Direct peers

• Hospice of the Western Reserve: Large nonprofit, community-based hospice and palliative care provider in Ohio operating inpatient hospice houses alongside home-based services. Closely comparable to Connecticut Hospice as a mission-driven, multi-setting nonprofit hospice with strong specialty programming.
• Capital Caring Health: Nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider serving the greater Washington, D.C. region with home hospice, inpatient hospice, and palliative services. Highly comparable as a multi-setting nonprofit hospice with referral partnerships and an emphasis on specialty programs.
• Gilchrist Hospice Care: Nonprofit hospice affiliated with a large Maryland health system, providing hospice, palliative care, and grief support across inpatient and home settings. Comparable as a nonprofit hospice integrated with a major regional health system and academic medical center.
• Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) Hospice and Palliative Care: Nonprofit home health, hospice, and palliative care organization serving the New York metro area. Comparable to Connecticut Hospice across home hospice, palliative home care, and population-health-style referral partnerships with regional hospitals.
• By the Bay Health: Nonprofit hospice, palliative care, and grief support provider serving the San Francisco Bay Area. Directly comparable as a nonprofit, multi-setting hospice organization with strong community/charitable funding and specialty programming.
• Compassus: Multi-state hospice, palliative, and home health provider operating both nonprofit-affiliated and de novo programs. Comparable to Connecticut Hospice across home hospice, palliative, and inpatient-level hospice services with an emphasis on referral partnerships.

Regional players

• Hartford HealthCare at Home: Connecticut-based home health and hospice affiliate of Hartford HealthCare system. The most direct in-state competitor to Connecticut Hospice for hospital referrals and home-based hospice patients across Connecticut.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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