Hartford Senior AdvisorBrighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 30 Waterside Dr Ste 101 in Farmington, CT 06032. It has been certified since 2023. It cares for about 23 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 8 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Connecticut average is 9.6. The index flags 1 area where it is worse than the Connecticut average, starting with patients discharged alive within 7 days.
What is Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 30 Waterside Dr Ste 101, Farmington, CT 06032 |
| Phone | (860) 507-7508 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 071546 |
| Ownership | Not published |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/04/2023 |
How does Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC scores 8 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 1.
| Indicator | Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC | Connecticut average | U.S. average | vs. Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 39.3% | 39.8% | 52.4% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 18.8% | 7.5% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 18.8% | 35% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 6.3% | 5.2% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0% | 1.8% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 15.3 min | 14.8 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 7.4% | 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, 99.2% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Connecticut average 96.4%).
What do families say about Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC?
82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC; the Connecticut average is 84%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC | Connecticut average | U.S. average | vs. Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 81% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 76% | 74% | 78% | About the same |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 95% | 91% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 96% | 90% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 69% | 76% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 86% | 81% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 82% | 84% | 85% | About the same |
Where does Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC deliver care, and to whom?
85% of brighton hospice connecticut, llc's care is delivered in assisted living and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (44%).
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| In assisted living | 85% |
| At home | 10% |
| In a nursing facility | 3% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 44% |
| Stroke | 16% |
| Cancer | 14% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 14% |
Which Hartford-area ZIP codes does Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC serve?
Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC tells Medicare it serves 29 ZIP codes in Hartford and Hartford, Tolland and Middlesex counties.
- 06001
- 06002
- 06010
- 06013
- 06029
- 06032
- 06033
- 06035
- 06037
- 06051
- 06052
- 06062
- 06066
- 06067
- 06073
- 06074
- 06078
- 06082
- 06085
- 06095
- 06106
- 06107
- 06109
- 06110
- 06111
- 06118
- 06119
- 06416
- 06489
What should you ask Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC before choosing it?
Ask what happens in the first week
18.8% of its live discharges came within a week of enrollment (Connecticut average 7.5%). Ask what the admission visit covers and how they confirm hospice is the right fit before enrolling.
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.
Ask where inpatient care happens
When symptoms cannot be managed at home, hospice provides short inpatient stays. Ask which facility they use and how far it is from the family.
Which other hospices serve Farmington, CT?
- Athena Home Health & Hospice — 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 Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 071546 and has been since 2023.
What is Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC's Hospice Care Index score?
8 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Connecticut average is 9.6.
How large is Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC?
It cares for about 23 patients on an average day.
