Frequently asked questions

Fairfield County House is a non-profit residence for people receiving hospice care, in Stamford, Connecticut. It is a home for people who are receiving hospice care, with 24/7 nursing and personal care in a comfortable, home-like setting.

Yes, Fairfield County House is licensed as an assisted living facility. More importantly, it exists specifically to care for people who deserve a safe, comfortable, and supportive place to call home.

Fairfield County House is a home for people at the end of life, focused on comfort, dignity, and time with family rather than long-term or rehabilitative care. It has eight private bedrooms and a 1:3 caregiver-to-resident ratio, far more individual attention than a typical nursing home, in a setting designed to feel like a home rather than an institution.

Yes, Fairfield County House is licensed as an assisted living facility. More importantly, it exists specifically to care for people who deserve a safe, comfortable, and supportive place to call home. Our goal is to provide compassionate care while helping each resident maintain their dignity, independence, and quality of life.

We also offer palliative care for people who are not yet ready for hospice. In that case, care is overseen by the resident’s physician. Call us and we’ll talk through whether it’s a fit.

The rate is $27 per hour, or $650 per day. This covers 24/7 care, room and board, meals, laundry, and housekeeping. See our Fees page for the full breakdown.

The hospice care itself is typically covered by the Medicare Hospice Benefit or private insurance, provided through your hospice agency. The residence fee ($27/hour or $650/day) covers your stay and our on-site care. We accept long-term care insurance, and there are no long-term contracts, you pay only for the days you use.

Fairfield County House has eight private bedrooms. The small size is deliberate: it allows a 1:3 caregiver-to-resident ratio and genuinely individual care.

One Den Road, Stamford, CT 06902, in a quiet residential neighborhood with easy access to the Merritt Parkway (Exit 8, Den Road).

Call us at (203) 921-5111 or check current bed availability on our website. We’ll walk you through the process and answer your questions. A completed application and a short assessment confirm your room.

Yes. You can watch our virtual tour any time on the website, and we welcome families for a personal tour whenever you’re ready. Family and friends are always welcome once a resident is with us.