Franciscan Home Care And Hospice Care
Meriden, CT · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 077173)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (203) 238-1441 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Franciscan Home Care And Hospice Care holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Connecticut state average of 3 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This means patients report a very positive experience even though the overall quality star rating trails the state average.
Franciscan Home Care And Hospice Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Meriden, Connecticut.
Yes, Franciscan Home Care And Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 077173, certified since 1987, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare. This certification status is on file with CMS and can be verified through Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Franciscan Home Care And Hospice Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Meriden, Connecticut, certified since June 5, 1987. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency reports serving 40 ZIP codes from its Meriden office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Franciscan Home Care And Hospice Care holds an overall quality star rating of 2.5 stars, which is below the Connecticut state average of 3 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, the highest possible rating, reflecting positive patient experience feedback collected through CMS surveys.
CMS data also show that timely initiation of care occurred in 99.16% of cases, meaning care began promptly for the large majority of patients. Additionally, 80.32% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of home health care, a measure CMS uses to track functional outcomes.
All ratings and percentages cited here come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly at the source for the most current figures, as CMS updates this information periodically. Families and caregivers considering this agency are encouraged to review the Care Compare listing directly and contact the agency for further details not captured in this quality data, such as staffing levels or specific availability.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Franciscan Home Care And Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 077173), certified since June 5, 1987, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 2.5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which is below the Connecticut state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest possible score in that CMS measure.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the full CMS Care Compare listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/077173?state=CT.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 40 ZIP codes from its Meriden, Connecticut office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific services available for your condition, and scheduling; contact the agency at (203) 238-1441 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 5, 1987.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Franciscan Home Care And Hospice Care is a non-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (203) 238-1441 and check with your insurance or Medicare plan for coverage specifics.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach the agency by phone at (203) 238-1441.
How well does this agency perform on timely care and patient outcomes?
CMS data show 99.16% of patients received timely initiation of care and 80.32% showed improvement in walking or moving around during care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/05/1987. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.