Constellation Home Care
Norwalk, CT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 071542)
CMS process measure: 96.19 (state average 96.43 — at state average)
Serves: 150 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (203) 497-3888 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Constellation Home Care a 2-star CAHPS rating, with 72% saying they would definitely recommend it, and its CMS composite process score of 96.19 is about at the Connecticut state average of 96.43.
Constellation Home Care serves 150 ZIP codes from its Norwalk, Connecticut office in Fairfield County.
Yes, Constellation Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 071542, since 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Constellation Home Care is a for-profit hospice located in Norwalk, Connecticut, serving Fairfield County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since June 13, 2012, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 071542.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Constellation Home Care an overall rating of 2 stars. Among those surveyed, 72% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 70% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes key care practices, Constellation Home Care scored 96.19, which CMS places at the state average (Connecticut's average is 96.43). CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 75.9% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Constellation Home Care's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 150 ZIP codes from its Norwalk office.
Medicare's hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published survey and quality-measure vintage available. Families are encouraged to review the source data directly and contact the hospice with any specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Constellation Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 071542) since June 13, 2012, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare data shows a CAHPS star rating of 2, with 72% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 70% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 96.19, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 96.43 for Connecticut; CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and 75.9% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Constellation Home Care serves 150 ZIP codes from its Norwalk, Connecticut office in Fairfield County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 150 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Constellation Home Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly indicate quality, so it's worth reviewing CMS survey and quality-measure data alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 13, 2012.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions unrelated to the terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Constellation Home Care; contact the hospice at (203) 497-3888 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Constellation Home Care at (203) 497-3888 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and staff availability; contact the hospice at (203) 497-3888 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Constellation Home Care's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/071542?state=CT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.