Home Care Plus, Inc
Guilford, CT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 071544)
CMS process measure: 98.74 (state average 96.43 — above state average)
Serves: 64 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (203) 458-4200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Home Care Plus, Inc has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 98.74 is above the Connecticut state average of 96.43.
Home Care Plus, Inc serves 64 ZIP codes from its Guilford, Connecticut office, located in New Haven County. Families outside this list should contact the hospice directly to confirm coverage of their specific address.
Yes, Home Care Plus, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 071544, since 2017). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Home Care Plus, Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Guilford, Connecticut, serving families in New Haven County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 2017 (CCN 071544).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Home Care Plus a 3-star rating. 87% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who chose to respond to the survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Home Care Plus scored 98.74, which is above the Connecticut state average of 96.43. This composite measure reflects how consistently a hospice completed a bundle of recommended care processes, based on CMS data. The care index score for the hospice is listed as 10. CMS also reports that 28.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Home Care Plus serves 64 ZIP codes from its Guilford, CT location. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies they qualify; no cost details are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare.gov, since CMS updates this data periodically and some measures may not be published for every hospice due to small patient counts.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Home Care Plus, Inc?
Yes. Home Care Plus, Inc has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 2017 (CCN 071544), 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 Home Care Plus, Inc received a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% 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 98.74, above the Connecticut state average of 96.43, according to CMS data. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 28.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Home Care Plus, Inc serves 64 ZIP codes from its Guilford, CT office in New Haven County, per the listing data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 64 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Home Care Plus, Inc is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, so it's worth reviewing the CAHPS survey results and process measures alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 2017, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, and pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Home Care Plus, Inc at (203) 458-4200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The listing data doesn't describe the enrollment process; please contact Home Care Plus, Inc at (203) 458-4200 to ask about next steps, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, how process-of-care scores compare to the state average, and the size of the service area — all of which are covered here using CMS data; for questions about day-to-day care and staffing, contact the hospice directly at (203) 458-4200.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Home Care Plus, Inc (CCN 071544) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/071544?state=CT to confirm current ratings and details.
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.