Bantam, CT Hospice Care

About Us

We are recognized by healthcare professionals and consumers as the premier provider of quality end-of-life care.

Our Mission & Values

Regional Hospice approaches death by creating human connection and honoring each unique journey through a shared vision for living.

Who We Serve

Here are the cities and towns we serve. Are we in your area?

Leadership

Volunteer

Spending time with a volunteer often allows patients to forget about their serious medical issues and focus on enjoying activities. Become a volunteer today!

Make a Referral

Make a patient referral

Home Hospice Care

Any person with a terminal illness, regardless of age, is eligible for our hospice care programs. Home Hospice Care comes to you, wherever you reside–your home, assisted living residence, or skilled nursing facility.

The Center for Comfort Care & Healing

Regional Hospice provides expert hospice care to patients wherever they are–in their home, in a skilled nursing facility, or at our Center for Comfort Care and Healing.

The Center for Hope & Healing

Regional Hospice provides expert hospice care to patients wherever they are–in their home, in a skilled nursing facility, or at our Center for Comfort Care and Healing.

Children's Care

Our program provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support for families whose babies have died or have been diagnosed with a terminal condition prior to delivery.

Healing Hearts Program for Grief & Loss

More than 30 programs, support groups, workshops, and memorial events help to heal the pain of grief and loss.

Service Area

We have an in-patient facility in Danbury, CT, but also offer in-home hospice care in Connecticut.

Home Hospice Care

The Center for Comfort Care & Healing

Regional Hospice provides expert hospice care to patients wherever they are–in their home, in a skilled nursing facility, or at our Center for Comfort Care and Healing.

Children's Care

Our program provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support for families whose babies have died or have been diagnosed with a terminal condition prior to delivery.

Healing Hearts Program for Grief & Loss

More than 30 programs, support groups, workshops, and memorial events help to heal the pain of grief and loss.

Service Area

We have an in-patient facility in Danbury, CT, but also offer in-home hospice care in Connecticut.

Patient Videos

The courage and strength of our patients touch the lives of our staff and volunteers. We are honored to share some of their stories.

Patient Stories

The courage and strength of our patients touch the lives of our staff and volunteers. We are honored to share some of their stories.

Volunteer Stories

Our volunteers are the heart of our organization. Get to know them and learn more about their roles at Regional Hospice.

Newsroom

Check out the latest news articles and happenings at Regional Hospice

Patient Videos

The courage and strength of our patients touch the lives of our staff and volunteers. We are honored to share some of their stories.

Patient Stories

The courage and strength of our patients touch the lives of our staff and volunteers. We are honored to share some of their stories.

Volunteer Stories

Our volunteers are the heart of our organization. Get to know them and learn more about their roles at Regional Hospice.

Newsroom

Check out the latest news articles and happenings at Regional Hospice

About Us

We are recognized by healthcare professionals and consumers as the premier provider of quality end-of-life care.

Our Mission & Values

Regional Hospice approaches death by creating human connection and honoring each unique journey through a shared vision for living.

Who We Serve

Here are the cities and towns we serve. Are we in your area?

Leadership

Volunteer

Spending time with a volunteer often allows patients to forget about their serious medical issues and focus on enjoying activities. Become a volunteer today!

Make a Referral

Make a patient referral

Home Hospice Care

The Center for Comfort Care & Healing

Regional Hospice provides expert hospice care to patients wherever they are–in their home, in a skilled nursing facility, or at our Center for Comfort Care and Healing.

The Center for Hope & Healing

Regional Hospice provides expert hospice care to patients wherever they are–in their home, in a skilled nursing facility, or at our Center for Comfort Care and Healing.

Children's Care

Our program provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support for families whose babies have died or have been diagnosed with a terminal condition prior to delivery.

Healing Hearts Program for Grief & Loss

More than 30 programs, support groups, workshops, and memorial events help to heal the pain of grief and loss.

Service Area

We have an in-patient facility in Danbury, CT, but also offer in-home hospice care in Connecticut.

Home Hospice Care

The Center for Comfort Care & Healing

Regional Hospice provides expert hospice care to patients wherever they are–in their home, in a skilled nursing facility, or at our Center for Comfort Care and Healing.

Children's Care

Our program provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support for families whose babies have died or have been diagnosed with a terminal condition prior to delivery.

Healing Hearts Program for Grief & Loss

More than 30 programs, support groups, workshops, and memorial events help to heal the pain of grief and loss.

Service Area

We have an in-patient facility in Danbury, CT, but also offer in-home hospice care in Connecticut.

Patient Videos

The courage and strength of our patients touch the lives of our staff and volunteers. We are honored to share some of their stories.

Patient Stories

The courage and strength of our patients touch the lives of our staff and volunteers. We are honored to share some of their stories.

Volunteer Stories

Our volunteers are the heart of our organization. Get to know them and learn more about their roles at Regional Hospice.

Newsroom

Check out the latest news articles and happenings at Regional Hospice

Patient Videos

The courage and strength of our patients touch the lives of our staff and volunteers. We are honored to share some of their stories.

Patient Stories

The courage and strength of our patients touch the lives of our staff and volunteers. We are honored to share some of their stories.

Volunteer Stories

Our volunteers are the heart of our organization. Get to know them and learn more about their roles at Regional Hospice.

Newsroom

Check out the latest news articles and happenings at Regional Hospice

A distinguished nonprofit hospice provider since 1983, Regional Hospice walks alongside Bantam 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 Bantam.

Do you have a question? Reach out, we can help.

Home Hospice

Have access to quality hospice care from the comfort of your Bantam home, assisted living facility, or nursing home. Each patient is treated with respect and offered services to help them not only physically, but emotionally and spiritually.

Inpatient Hospice

Our private suite hospice center in Danbury is available to patients all over the state, we offer quality accommodations, unique therapies, gourmet meals, and much more to both our guests and their families.

Pediatric Care

Let us provide support and care during this difficult time with our prenatal and pediatric hospice care services. We are here to provide support to the entire family.

Our Patients’ Stories

Beverly Dieringer

The qualities that she adored about White Ironstone China could also be said of her: she is strong, practical, and has a classical elegance.

A Very Special Visit

Victor Clarizio, visited Pegasus Therapeutic Riding, which was a day to remember for Victor and all the people who love and care for him. Read more about this meaningful day.

In Memoriam to Karl

Karl was an amazing individual who helped so many in the community. He was a tireless and unassuming advocate for the charitable causes he believed in.

Who We Are and Why We Serve Bantam?

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. Bantam 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.

Why Choose the Regional Hospice Center

Receive our renowned hospice care inside your Bantam home or facility, or at the Center for Comfort Care and Healing in Danbury. Regional Hospice is proud to provide convenient hospice care services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to all of our patients across the state.

Our physicians, registered nurses, social workers, chaplains, hospice care aides and trained hospice volunteers take a comprehensive approach to your care. They each follow specific care plans customized to each patients needs, symptoms, condition, and pain management. We can provide further services like speech, physical and occupational therapy.

Compassion, Peace and Dignity

We respect each of our patients who are here to receive end-of-life care, and always take their goals and wishes into consideration when providing care. We treat everyone with peace, love, and respect while with us, working hard to manage their pain and symptoms.

Comfort Versus Curative

Hospice care is typically suggested when a terminal prognosis of 6 months or less is made, or if a child is suffering from a life-limiting illness. We provide compassion and respect to each of our patients and their families while receiving our services.

A Doctor’s Referral is Not Necessary

A patient may be referred to us by a hospital, clergy, family, friend or other home care agency and will be admitted under a physician’s direction. Anyone can request our services, and we offer an online hospice referral right here on our website for your convenience.

Hospice is Affordable

Hospice care is covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private health insurances, letting our patients receive quality care without the hassle of financial issues.

Home Hospice Care in Bantam

Home Hospice Care comes to you, whether that’s at your home in Bantam, a nursing facility, or assisted living residence.

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 our excellent hospice care at a skilled nursing/assisted living facility under contract with Regional Hospice. We provide trained volunteers who can give caregivers a needed break, provide companionship, run errands, and share special skills and therapies.

Inpatient Hospice Care

For those need end-of-life care whose home is no longer the best option, we are happy to provide excellent accommodations at our Inpatient Hospice Center in Danbury. We do everything we can to make The Center as comfortable as possible and provide patients and their families quality in-patient hospice care. Each of our patients is always treated with love and respect.

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)

When a craving for a certain comfort food hits, our talented Chef Jonathan LeFebvre and his kitchen staff can help fulfill those cravings. We believe that food is just another way that we can provide love and comfort while with us here at The Center.

Perinatal & Pediatric Care

Our Pediatric & Perinatal Hospice Programs can help families in the Bantam area whose babies or children were diagnosed with a terminal illness find quality comfort and care. We provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to all of our patients and can assist families throughout the journey, from pregnancy to remembrance.

Pediatric & Perinatal Hospice care helps families by connecting them with healthcare professionals who have experience in perinatal care. We also teach families proper instruction while caring for their baby at home. We can even provide assistance with connecting you to local resources.

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

We are Here to Support You – Learn More

Regional Hospice has provided quality hospice care for those in the Bantam area since 1983. We are here to help our patients and their entire family through this difficult time with respect, compassion, and the utmost care. Reach out to one of our friendly and knowledgeable staff members today for more information.