Hartford Senior AdvisorHartford Healthcare at Home is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 60 Hartland St in East Hartford, CT 06108. It has been certified since 1991. It cares for about 352 patients on an average day, making it one of the larger hospices in the area. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Connecticut average is 9.6. Family caregivers rate it 3 out of 5 stars. It is better than the Connecticut average on 3 of the index's visit and discharge indicators.
What is Hartford Healthcare at Home's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Hartford Healthcare at Home |
|---|---|
| Address | 60 Hartland St, East Hartford, CT 06108 |
| Phone | (860) 249-4862 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 071507 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 05/01/1991 |
How does Hartford Healthcare at Home score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Hartford Healthcare at Home 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 3 of the indicators below and worse on 0.
| Indicator | Hartford Healthcare at Home | Connecticut average | U.S. average | vs. Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 17.7% | 39.8% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 10% | 7.5% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 29.7% | 35% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 3.3% | 5.2% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 18.9 min | 14.8 min | 19.9 min | Better |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 96.2% | 94% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 97.3% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Connecticut average 96.4%) and 55.6% 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 Hartford Healthcare at Home?
81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Hartford Healthcare at Home; the Connecticut average is 84%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Hartford Healthcare at Home | Connecticut average | U.S. average | vs. Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 79% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 72% | 74% | 78% | About the same |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 91% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 89% | 90% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 76% | 76% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 77% | 81% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 81% | 84% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Hartford Healthcare at Home deliver care, and to whom?
77% of hartford healthcare at home's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is cancer (30%). 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 |
|---|---|
| At home | 77% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 15% |
| In assisted living | 4% |
| In a hospital | 4% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Cancer | 30% |
| Other conditions | 23% |
| Dementia | 16% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 14% |
| Respiratory disease | 13% |
| Stroke | 5% |
Which Hartford-area ZIP codes does Hartford Healthcare at Home serve?
Hartford Healthcare at Home tells Medicare it serves 87 ZIP codes in Hartford and Hartford, Tolland and Middlesex counties.
- 06001
- 06002
- 06010
- 06013
- 06016
- 06019
- 06020
- 06022
- 06023
- 06026
- 06027
- 06029
- 06032
- 06033
- 06035
- 06037
- 06040
- 06042
- 06043
- 06051
- 06052
- 06053
- 06060
- 06062
- 06065
- 06066
- 06067
- 06070
- 06071
- 06072
- 06073
- 06074
- 06076
- 06078
- 06082
- 06084
- 06085
- 06088
- 06089
- 06090
- 06092
- 06093
- 06095
- 06096
- 06103
- 06105
- 06106
- 06107
- 06108
- 06109
- 06110
- 06111
- 06112
- 06114
- 06117
- 06118
- 06119
- 06120
- 06231
- 06232
- 06237
- 06238
- 06248
- 06250
- 06268
- 06279
- 06413
- 06416
- 06417
- 06422
- 06423
- 06424
- 06426
- 06438
- 06441
- 06444
- 06447
- 06455
- 06456
- 06457
- 06467
- 06469
- 06475
- 06479
- 06480
- 06481
- 06489
What should you ask Hartford Healthcare at Home before choosing it?
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 East Hartford, CT?
- Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company — 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 Hartford Healthcare at Home Medicare-certified?
Yes. Hartford Healthcare at Home is certified by Medicare under provider number 071507 and has been since 1991.
What is Hartford Healthcare at Home's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Connecticut average is 9.6.
How large is Hartford Healthcare at Home?
It cares for about 352 patients on an average day.
