Roxbury, CT Hospice Care

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

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Home Hospice

Quality hospice care at your Roxbury home, nursing home, or assisted living facility. We provide care for anyone suffering from a terminal illness from the comfort of their home.

Inpatient Hospice

Renowned state-of-the-art private suite hospice center in Danbury that offers patients and their families quality accommodations, gourmet meals, and specialized therapies.

Pediatric Care

Sincere support for families who have babies or children that have been diagnosed with a terminal condition. We provide prenatal and pediatric hospice care for our Roxbury families.

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 Roxbury?

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. Roxbury 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

Regional Hospice provides quality and convenient hospice services at your Roxbury home, nursing facility, or assisted living residence, in addition to our new home, the Center for Comfort Care and Healing. Our medical care is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our physicians, registered nurses, social workers, chaplains, hospice care aides and trained hospice volunteers follow customized care plans that will specifically target each patient’s pain and symptoms. They will also be focused on any additional services like speech, occupational, or physical therapy.

Compassion, Peace and Dignity
We build a strong patient-caregiver bond with each individual that comes to us for hospice care. We treat each patient with dignity, respect, and care, doing everything we can to reduce their pain and symptoms, with the ultimate goal of improving their daily life.

Comfort Versus Curative
Hospice care should be discussed when a terminal prognosis of 6 months or less is given, or if a child is diagnosed with an advanced illness. Our staff of dedicated workers are here to help you and your loved one through their end-of-life care.

A Doctor’s Referral is Not Necessary
Anyone can request our care, though many patients are referred to us by a hospital, family member, friend, or other agency. Our patients are then admitted to us under a doctor’s orders. We offer an online referral form for your convenience.

Hospice is Affordable
Making hospice care as available as possible, it is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private health insurances.

Home Hospice Care in Roxbury

Convenient home hospice care at your Roxbury home, assisted living residence, or nursing home.

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.

Our exceptional services are sometimes given at a nursing home or assisted living facility that is under contract with Regional Hospice. We provide trained and friendly volunteers to give caregivers a needed break. These volunteers can run errands, provide companionship, and share special skills or therapies.

Inpatient Hospice Care

Many of our patients find themselves in need of hospice care but can no longer stay at home. We are happy to offer those in need of end-of-life care our quality services at the Inpatient Hospice Center in Danbury. We respect each patients goals and personal needs while providing top hospice care for them and their family.

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)

One of our most enjoyed amenities is the access to gourmet meals, prepared by chef Jonathan LeFebvre and his wonderful kitchen staff. Patients and their families can order custom dishes and create a wonderful new friendship with our talented chefs.

Perinatal & Pediatric Care

Our Roxbury families whose babies have been diagnosed with a terminal condition can find physical, emotional, and spiritual support through our Pediatric & Perinatal Hospice Program. Our staff is here to support you and your entire family throughout the entire journey, from pregnancy to remembrance.

We provide many services through our Pediatric & Perinatal Hospice Program, including visits from healthcare experts, advice and instruction on caring for your baby at home, along with guidance in connecting with local support groups.

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

Here at Regional Hospice our dedicated staff members, from our volunteers to our physicians, are here to provide our Roxbury patients with comfort, compassion, and respect. We have a variety of services for each individuals needs, call us today for more information on our end-of-life care.