Hartford Senior AdvisorMcLean Home Care and Hospice is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 75 Great Pond Rd in Simsbury, CT 06070. Medicare first certified it in 1985, 41 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3 out of 5 stars, level with the Connecticut average of 3. Its strongest result against the Connecticut average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is McLean Home Care and Hospice's Medicare record?
| Agency | McLean Home Care and Hospice |
|---|---|
| Address | 75 Great Pond Rd, Simsbury, CT 06070 |
| Phone | (860) 658-3950 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 077166 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 12/13/1985 |
How does McLean Home Care and Hospice score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for McLean Home Care and Hospice. It is better than the Connecticut average on 2 and worse on 6.
| Measure | McLean Home Care and Hospice | Connecticut average | U.S. average | vs. Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 97.7% | 96.5% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 81.6% | 88.2% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 85.6% | 90.1% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 90.2% | 89.5% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 91.7% | 91.9% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 79.4% | 86.8% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.3% | 94.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 89.1% | 64.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 69.8% | 78.9% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked and medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, got better at taking medicines correctly and got better at walking or moving around.
What do patients say about McLean Home Care and Hospice?
90% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend McLean Home Care and Hospice, based on 129 completed surveys. The Connecticut average is 77%.
| Survey question | McLean Home Care and Hospice | Connecticut average | U.S. average | vs. Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 94% | 87% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 90% | 84% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 81% | 82% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 92% | 85% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 90% | 77% | 79% | Better |
Do McLean Home Care and Hospice's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates McLean Home Care and Hospice better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended and preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 96.4% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.8% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 5.6% |
Which home health services does McLean Home Care and Hospice provide, and which does it not?
McLean Home Care and Hospice reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by McLean Home Care and Hospice? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Hartford-area ZIP codes does McLean Home Care and Hospice serve?
McLean Home Care and Hospice tells Medicare it serves 20 ZIP codes in Hartford and Hartford, Tolland and Middlesex counties.
- 06001
- 06002
- 06019
- 06020
- 06022
- 06026
- 06032
- 06035
- 06060
- 06070
- 06081
- 06085
- 06089
- 06090
- 06092
- 06095
- 06107
- 06110
- 06117
- 06119
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask McLean Home Care and Hospice before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
69.8% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Connecticut average 78.9%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask who sorts out the medication list
79.4% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (Connecticut average 86.8%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
81.6% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 88.2% across Connecticut. Ask how many physical therapy visits a week the plan includes and whether the same therapist comes each time.
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
All Medicare-certified home health agencies in Hartford and Hartford, Tolland and Middlesex counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is McLean Home Care and Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. McLean Home Care and Hospice is certified by Medicare under provider number 077166 and has been since 1985. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is McLean Home Care and Hospice's Medicare star rating?
3 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Connecticut average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does McLean Home Care and Hospice provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
