Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association
Ridgefield, CT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 071545)
CMS process measure: 95.24 (state average 96.43 — below state average)
Serves: 56 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (203) 438-5555 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 85% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 95.24, which is below the Connecticut state average of 96.43.
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association serves 56 ZIP codes from its Ridgefield, Connecticut office in Fairfield County. Families outside this list should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their address is covered.
Yes, Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association is Medicare-certified, with CCN 071545, certified since November 16, 2018. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association is a non-profit hospice based in Ridgefield, Connecticut, serving families in Fairfield County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since November 16, 2018 (CCN 071545).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association a CAHPS rating of 4 stars. Among families surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice, as collected through the CMS Hospice CAHPS survey program.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks whether recommended care processes were consistently delivered, Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association scored 95.24, which is below the Connecticut state average of 96.43. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and notes that 69.1% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the data currently published.
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association's service area, as listed by CMS, covers 56 ZIP codes from its Ridgefield office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly and contact the hospice with questions about their own care needs.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association is Medicare-certified (CCN 071545), certified since November 16, 2018, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star rating, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% 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 measure score is 95.24, which is below the Connecticut state average of 96.43; CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 69.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association serves 56 ZIP codes from its office in Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 56 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 is one factor CMS reports, but quality can vary within any ownership category, so it's best considered alongside the CAHPS and process measure scores.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 16, 2018.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis 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 an illness; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still address symptoms and receive support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association at (203) 438-5555 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; contact Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association directly at (203) 438-5555 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, how care processes compare to state averages, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families — questions this listing addresses using CMS Care Compare data where available.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/071545?state=CT to confirm current CMS data.
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.