Masonicare Home Health And Hospice Inc
Wallingford, CT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 071516)
CMS process measure: 96.29 (state average 96.43 — at state average)
Serves: 186 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (203) 679-5200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Masonicare Home Health And Hospice Inc has a CAHPS family-caregiver rating of 3 stars, with 80% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 96.29 is about at the Connecticut state average of 96.43.
Masonicare Home Health And Hospice Inc serves 186 ZIP codes from its Wallingford, Connecticut office in New Haven County. This reflects the CMS Care Compare service area data published for this hospice.
Yes, Masonicare Home Health And Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 071516, since 1994). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Masonicare Home Health And Hospice Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Wallingford, Connecticut, serving families in New Haven County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 1994 (CCN 071516).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 3 stars. Of those surveyed, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Masonicare scored 96.29, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Connecticut's average of 96.43. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 42.3% of patients received visits from staff during the last days of life, per the published data.
Masonicare's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 186 ZIP codes, indicating a broad geographic reach from its Wallingford office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; this listing does not address costs beyond that. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published vintage available. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient survey counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Masonicare Home Health And Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 1994 (CCN 071516), 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's CAHPS Hospice Survey gives this provider an overall rating of 3 stars, with 80% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 77% 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 96.29, which CMS lists as at the state average compared to Connecticut's average of 96.43.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 186 ZIP codes from its Wallingford, Connecticut location in New Haven County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 186 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality and survey data should be reviewed regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 1994.
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 a terminal prognosis and have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (203) 679-5200 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; please contact the hospice directly at (203) 679-5200 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quickly staff respond to needs, how care is coordinated, and how a hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Masonicare Home Health And Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/071516?state=CT to confirm current CMS 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.