Shelton, CT Hospice Care

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

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Our Patients’ Stories

Our Mission

Compassion, Peace and Dignity

We understand how difficult this time in your life will be, and we want to assist you in any way that we can. All of our treatments and attention to your loved one will be focused on offering symptom and pain management that not only helps them achieve goals, but improve the quality of their life.


Comfort Versus Curative

Hospice care can be considered when you have received news of a terminal prognosis of 6 months or less in geriatrics, pediatrics and perinatal. We want to help you create lasting memories with your family member because we know every moment counts.

A Doctor’s Referral is Not Necessary

Hospice care is not limited to a doctor’s referral. Any individual can request this type of care and can be referred by a hospital, family, friend, clergy or even another home care agency. Complete a convenient hospice referral form on our site to get started.


Hospice is Affordable

Over the years, hospice care has has often been seen as expensive, but this is not the case. In fact, most hospice care can be at no cost to the patient with the help of Medicare, Medicaid and most private health insurances.

Home Hospice Care in Shelton

Home Hospice Care is at the convenience of our patients. Wherever you may live – a home, another assisted living residence or nursing facility, we will bring our services to you or your loved one.

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.

Hospice care can be different for every individual. If you choose, your personalized plan can include our assisted living facility under contract with Regional Hospice. We have many compassionate volunteers who help assist our caregivers. They can assist you with errands, companionship, or even integrative/complementary therapies or music.

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Inpatient Hospice Care

A majority of the time, hospice care can be brought to your Shelton home, a comforting area with familiar faces and familiar routines. But, if your condition or your loved ones stability requires inpatient care for pain control or pain management, you can inquire about our Danbury Inpatient Hospice Center for round-the-clock care.  

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, we have been helping Shelton families. We want to be there for you during this difficult time, providing both comfort and compassion. Our medical professionals and volunteers strive to increase the quality of life in your loved one.

We can help individuals and families in Shelton and throughout Connecticut. If you need more information, please reach out to us today to discuss your options.