Hartford Senior AdvisorBeacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 77 Hartland St, Ste 230 in East Hartford, CT 06108. It has been certified since 2007. It cares for about 72 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Connecticut average is 9.6. Family caregivers rate it 4 out of 5 stars. The index flags 2 areas where it is worse than the Connecticut average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company |
|---|---|
| Address | 77 Hartland St, Ste 230, East Hartford, CT 06108 |
| Phone | (860) 282-0527 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 071537 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/02/2007 |
How does Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company scores 10 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Connecticut average it is better on 1 of the indicators below and worse on 2.
| Indicator | Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company | Connecticut average | U.S. average | vs. Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 57.5% | 39.8% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 3.5% | 7.5% | 7.3% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 43% | 35% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 3.5% | 5.2% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 14.8 min | 14.8 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 11% | 9.8% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 95.8% | 94% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 99.8% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Connecticut average 96.4%) and 84.4% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Connecticut average 61.8%).
What do families say about Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company?
86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company; the Connecticut average is 84%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company | Connecticut average | U.S. average | vs. Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 82% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 79% | 74% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 93% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 92% | 90% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 80% | 76% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 84% | 81% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 86% | 84% | 85% | About the same |
Where does Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company deliver care, and to whom?
73% of beacon hospice, an amedisys company's care is delivered in a nursing facility and its largest patient group by diagnosis is other conditions (41%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| In a nursing facility | 73% |
| At home | 19% |
| In assisted living | 7% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Other conditions | 41% |
| Dementia | 25% |
| Cancer | 19% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 8% |
| Respiratory disease | 5% |
| Stroke | 3% |
Which Hartford-area ZIP codes does Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company serve?
Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company tells Medicare it serves 59 ZIP codes in Hartford and Hartford, Tolland and Middlesex counties.
- 06001
- 06002
- 06010
- 06016
- 06026
- 06029
- 06032
- 06033
- 06037
- 06040
- 06042
- 06043
- 06051
- 06053
- 06062
- 06066
- 06067
- 06070
- 06071
- 06074
- 06076
- 06078
- 06082
- 06084
- 06088
- 06089
- 06093
- 06095
- 06096
- 06106
- 06107
- 06108
- 06109
- 06110
- 06111
- 06112
- 06114
- 06118
- 06119
- 06120
- 06232
- 06237
- 06238
- 06248
- 06250
- 06268
- 06412
- 06413
- 06414
- 06416
- 06417
- 06419
- 06422
- 06424
- 06457
- 06469
- 06475
- 06489
- 06498
What should you ask Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
57.5% of Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company's patients went more than seven days without a nursing visit at some point, against 39.8% across Connecticut. Ask for the planned visit schedule in writing and who decides when it changes.
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
43% of its live discharges came after six months or more of care (Connecticut average 35%). Ask how often the doctor recertifies eligibility and what support is offered if a patient is discharged.
Ask what the family is expected to do
Hospice supports the family caregiver; it does not replace one. Ask how many aide visits a week are typical and what happens overnight.
Ask how fast they can admit
Ask how soon after the call a nurse can come out, including evenings and weekends, and how quickly medications and equipment arrive.
Which other hospices serve East Hartford, CT?
- Hartford Healthcare at Home — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
All Medicare-certified hospices in Hartford and Hartford, Tolland and Middlesex counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company Medicare-certified?
Yes. Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company is certified by Medicare under provider number 071537 and has been since 2007.
What is Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Connecticut average is 9.6.
How large is Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company?
It cares for about 72 patients on an average day.
