Serving All of Connecticut 24/7 (860) 365-9625
For Hospital & SNF Discharge Planners

Connecticut Discharge Planners — Trusted Non-Medical Home Care Partner

Same-day intake. RN-owned. Statewide coverage. Connecticut Caring Companions supports safe discharge and continuity of care through non-medical in-home assistance — reducing 30-day readmission risk and family burden.

  • ✓ Same-Day Intake
  • ✓ Direct RN Owner Line
  • ✓ All 8 CT Counties
  • ✓ HCA.0001859 · BBB-Accredited
  • ✓ Insured & Bonded
Direct Discharge Line — (860) 365-9625 Submit a Referral

Patrick R. Etienne, RN

CT License #10.088833

Direct RN Oversight on Every Referral

Every referral is personally reviewed by Patrick R. Etienne, RN — founder of Connecticut Caring Companions and a Registered Nurse with over 30 years of healthcare leadership in Connecticut, including past roles as Director and Assistant Director of Nursing.

  • ✓ Referral receipt confirmed within 1 hour
  • ✓ Same-day service initiation when needed
  • ✓ RN-led caregiver matching and care planning
  • ✓ Direct line to clinical leadership for complex discharges
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How Connecticut Caring Companions Reduces 30-Day Readmission Risk

While Connecticut Caring Companions is a non-medical agency, it is operated by Patrick R. Etienne, RN, ensuring informed care coordination and understanding of complex client needs. Our caregivers reinforce post-discharge instructions, support medication reminders within non-medical scope, monitor for changes in condition, and escalate to family and clinical teams as appropriate.

Continuity of Care Caregivers reinforce discharge instructions and family education plans.
Fall & Safety Prevention Trained caregivers support mobility, ambulation, and home safety setup.
Family Burden Reduction Respite and supervision allow family caregivers to recover and remain engaged long-term.

Scope of Service

Clear delineation prevents care plan conflicts at discharge.

What Connecticut Caring Companions Does

  • Companion care & supervision
  • Personal care (bathing, dressing, mobility)
  • Alzheimer's & dementia support
  • Meal preparation & light housekeeping
  • Transportation to appointments
  • 24-hour and live-in coverage
  • Respite for family caregivers
  • Reinforcement of clinical care plan instructions

What Connecticut Caring Companions Does Not Do

  • Skilled nursing services
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care or injections
  • Physical, occupational, or speech therapy
  • Diagnostic or assessment services

Connecticut Caring Companions complements skilled clinical providers; it does not replace them.

Submit a Patient Referral

HIPAA-safe form. Use patient initials only. We will contact you within one hour during business hours and within four hours overnight.

Direct Discharge Line

Call us 24/7. We staff our intake line specifically to support hospital and SNF discharges across Connecticut.

(860) 365-9625

care@ctcaringcompanions.com

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast can Connecticut Caring Companions accept a discharge referral?
Connecticut Caring Companions offers same-day intake on hospital and SNF referrals when the discharge planner contacts our 24/7 line at (860) 365-9625.
Is Connecticut Caring Companions a medical or non-medical agency?
Connecticut Caring Companions is a non-medical home care agency. While Connecticut Caring Companions does not provide skilled nursing, it is operated by a Registered Nurse, ensuring informed care coordination and understanding of complex client needs.
What CT counties does Connecticut Caring Companions serve?
All 8 Connecticut counties: Hartford, Fairfield, New Haven, New London, Litchfield, Middlesex, Tolland, and Windham.
What does the referral process look like?
Discharge planners can call (860) 365-9625 or submit a HIPAA-safe referral form using patient initials only. Connecticut Caring Companions confirms intake, schedules the in-home assessment, and assigns a caregiver within hours when possible.
Is Connecticut Caring Companions licensed and accredited?
Yes. Connecticut Caring Companions is licensed by the State of Connecticut (HCA.0001859), BBB-accredited, and fully insured and bonded.