New Fairfield, CT Hospice Care

A distinguished nonprofit hospice provider since 1983, Regional Hospice walks alongside New Fairfield patients and their loved ones enabling those in our care to focus on what matters: living fully when facing life-limiting illness. Patients of all ages―from babies to adults―in private homes, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities in four Connecticut counties benefit from our services. Our Danbury Center for Comfort Care & Healing is the first residential hospice center of its kind in Connecticut, offering all the comforts and amenities of home to patients throughout New Fairfield.

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Home Hospice

Whether your loved one is at home, in an assisted living residence, or at a nursing facility, we can provide services for them regardless of age or illness.

Inpatient Hospice

Our patients and families utilize Connecticut's best private suite amenities located in Danbury, CT. With gourmet meals and comforting therapies for your loved one.

Pediatric Care

We provide in-depth medical care and nurturing support to our youngest patients with terminal illnesses, along with their loving families. We are with you every step of the way while treating your little loved one.

Our Patients’ Stories

Who We Are and Why We Serve New Fairfield?

Since 1983, Regional Hospice has provided care choices for terminal patients and their families during the sacred end-of-life transition. Our Center for Comfort Care & Healing is the first hospice residence of its kind in Connecticut and is available to anyone in the U.S. New Fairfield residents benefit from 24/7 clinical care in private suites with screened in balconies, wood furnishings and chef-prepared custom meals. The Center replicates the comforts of home, where loved ones can focus on quality time together.

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Why Choose the Regional Hospice Center

Here at Regional Hospice we are proud to provide our New Fairfield patients with notable hospice care services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, whether at home, a facility, or with us at the Center for Comfort Care and Healing.

We understand each patient has their own unique symptoms and needs which is why we staff a variety of workers, including physicians, registered nurses, social workers, chaplains, hospice care aides and trained hospice volunteers. We customize treatment plans and provide speech, physical, and occupational therapy as well.

Compassion, Peace and Dignity
We continue to create an environment filled with compassion, peace, and dignity for you and your loved one while we work closely with them to improve their quality of life and manage and/or reduce their pain and symptoms.


Comfort Versus Curative
Hospice should be considered when a terminal prognosis of 6 months or less is presented, or if a child is diagnosed with a life-limiting illness or condition. We are here to create comfort and care for your loved one during this difficult time.

A Doctor’s Referral is Not Necessary
Hospice care can be recommended by a hospital, clergy, family member, friend, or other home care facility. Patients will be admitted under a physician’s name. We also have a convenient online form that patients can fill out for a hospice referral, which is located on our website.


Hospice is Affordable
Hospice care is paid for by Medicare, Medicaid and most private health insurances, taking out some of the stress that comes along with this difficult time.

Home Hospice Care in New Fairfield

Wherever you live, your home, assisted living residence, or skilled nursing facility, Home Hospice Care can come directly to you, throughout the New Fairfield area.

Commonly Asked Questions

  • Many diagnoses are considered: Alzheimer’s and related dementias, pulmonary and cardiac diseases, and cancer.
  • Hospice Care is a covered benefit under Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurances.
  • Special services like speech, physical and occupational therapy are available when needed.
  • Our support line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for symptom management; medications and equipment as well as emotion and spiritual support.

Some patients receive their hospice care at a skilled nursing home or assisted living facility that is contracted with Regional Hospice. We staff trained volunteers to take over when needed, and can run errands, provide companionship, and share special skills like music and certain therapies

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Inpatient Hospice Care

We understand that what’s best for one patient may not be the same for the next, which is why we offer our New Fairfield patients comfortable care and services with us at our Inpatient Hospice Center. Located in Danbury, CT we provide patients and their families with expert care away from home.

The Center for Comfort Care and Healing offers:

  • 12 private suites
  • A Multitude of Amenities
  • Accommodations for family overnight stays
  • Gourmet Meals
  • Emotional & volunteer support.
  • 24/7 Palliative-care-trained medical physicians and APRNs
  • Complementary therapies (massage, Reiki, music & Pet Partner program)

Our phenomenal head chef, Jonathan LeFebvre and his wonderful kitchen staff are here to serve you and your families delicious meals made with love. Many patients find themselves becoming friends, if not family, with Chef Jonathan and creating yet another positive experience while with us.

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Perinatal & Pediatric Care

Our Pediatric & Perinatal Hospice Program allows families to seek out support in any form. We provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support for those suffering from their babies terminal diagnosis. We are with our families at every step, pregnancy to birth, and life to remembrance.

Our experienced healthcare professionals who specialize in perinatal care frequently visit our patients in our Pediatric & Perinatal Hospice care. They will also assist families in caring for their babies at home along with guiding them to other community outlet programs.

We Assist With:

  • Prenatal support
  • Childbirth education and preparation
  • Developing individualized birth plans to establish personal desires and needs
  • Coordinating discharge of baby to home, when appropriate
  • Creating cherished keepsakes and photographs
  • Preparing for memorial services and funerals
  • Facilitating support groups for parents, siblings and others
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Here at Regional Hospice our loving and qualified staff is here to help you and your loved one during their end-of-life care, through medical, spiritual, and emotional support. Together we can make your loved one as comfortable as possible. Please reach out to us today and see why so many other New Fairfield patients have had successful experiences with us.