Ridgefield, CT Hospice Care

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

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Our Patients’ Stories

Our Mission

Compassion, Peace and Dignity
The Regional Hospice center serves Ridgefield residents in order to support families and loved ones with exceptional care treating them with the compassion and dignity they deserve.


Comfort Versus Curative
Consider hospice care when there is a terminal prognosis of 6 months or less, or if a child is suffering from a life-limiting illness. Our care team works to provide exceptional care and comfort to our patients and their families during their time. 

A Doctor’s Referral is Not Necessary
Anyone can request hospice care. In order to receive our care, a doctor’s referral is not necessary. Conveniently on our our website we offer a form you can easily submit.


Hospice is Affordable
Caring for your loved ones shouldn’t be expensive. That’s why our hospice care is covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private health insurances. Give your loved ones the quality care and comfort they deserve all at an affordable cost. 

Home Hospice Care in Ridgefield

Home Hospice Care comes to you, wherever you reside – your home, assisted living residence or skilled nursing facility.

Commonly Asked Questions:

  • Various 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 for patients and families.

Your hospice care may include care in a skilled nursing/assisted living facility under contract with Regional Hospice. In order to give our hard working nurses a break, trained volunteers are able to provide companionship, run errands, or share special skills including music and integrative/complementary therapies.

Family in park

Inpatient Hospice Care

Regional Hospice of Danbury was designed with our patients in mind. Surrounded by beautiful flowers, a playground, spa treatments, and a gourmet chef, if your Ridgefield home is not suitable for end-of-life-care, consider our inpatient hospice care for 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.

We are Here to Support You – Learn More

Since 1983, Regional Hospice has been dedicated to providing comfort and compassion for those with life-limiting illness and loss. Our care team is devoted to creating the highest quality of life possible. Ridgefield, CT residents in need of any of our care services please reach out to us.