Darien, CT Hospice Care

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

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Our Patients’ Stories

Our Mission

Compassion, Peace and Dignity
The team at Regional Hospice believes patients deserve to spend their end-of-life pain free and with dignity. We offer a respite to family caregivers and allow patients peaceful time to cherish with their loved ones.


Comfort Versus Curative
Hospice care is a holistic approach focused on relieving symptoms and stress on the patient while controlling the disease. Hospice is available to those whose terminal illness has a prognosis of 6 months or less and children with a life-limiting illness.of 6 months or less and children who have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness.

A Doctor’s Referral is Not Necessary
Online hospice referrals may be completed by anyone including family, friends, and clergy through our website. Hospitals, physicians, and home care agencies can, of course, refer patients in the Darien, CT area as well.


Hospice is Affordable
Most private health insurances, Medicaid, and Medicare cover some or all of the costs of hospice care.

Home Hospice Care in Darien

Whether you are located in a Darien home, assisted living residence, or skilled nursing facility, our home hospice care team will come to you.

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.
  • 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.

Regional Hospice has partnered with some skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. These locations are under contract with us to offer support such as caregiver respite, companionship, running errands, and sharing special skills and therapies.

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Inpatient Hospice Care

If your loved one’s Darien home is not an option for the end-of-life care he or she needs, our Center for Comfort Care and Healing is a home-like setting with around-the-clock, compassionate care. We understand how precious your final days are with your loved one and give you the privacy you need to spend them together. Our lovely facility located in scenic Danbury, CT offers love and care for you and your loved one.  

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)

Enjoy gourmet meals prepared by our exceptional chef, Dan Fogarty and his kitchen staff. Whatever you crave, Chef Dan is sure to impress you and your family! We take pride in offering only the highest quality of services, and our gourmet meals meet those expectations that our patients look for.

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Since 1983, Regional Hospice has been providing end-of-life care for those in the Darien area and allowing families the ability to embrace their remaining time together with peace and dignity. It would be our honor to support your family in its time of need.