Susanne Allen
Aug 2025
Hospice care for the community.
Home Health & Hospice, University of Vermont Health
1110 Prim Rd4.4(15 ratings)· Colchester average: 4.6
1 / 3Quick Facts
- Medicare quality
- 3.0 of 5 stars
- Medicare certified
- Since 1966
- Service area
- Serves Chittenden and Grand Isle counties, Vermont
- Patient population
- Cares for all ages, including pregnant and postpartum families
- Health system ties
- Case managers coordinate with UVM Health programs
- Organization type
- Nonprofit provider operating over 100 years
Home Health Compare
What Families Think
Families largely describe University of Vermont Health – Home Health & Hospice as compassionate and skilled, especially praising individual hospice nurses and case managers. One reviewer, however, reported serious reliability problems with a nurse's scheduled visits, suggesting experiences can vary.
The Good
- Nurses described as compassionate during hospice care
- Case managers praised for personal, invested support
- Friendly office staff noted by visitors
- Long-standing nonprofit serving the local community
The Bad
- One report of a nurse frequently missing scheduled visits
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Home Health & Hospice, University of Vermont Health is a home health agency serving Colchester, Vermont offering Home Health. Amenities include Emergency Call System, Wheelchair Accessible and 24-Hour Staff. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 15 reviews.
About Home Health & Hospice, University of Vermont Health
University of Vermont Health – Home Health & Hospice in Colchester, Vermont provides home-based care and support services for individuals and families across all ages and life stages. The organization has served as a trusted community resource for more than 100 years, currently caring for more than 1,000 neighbors throughout Chittenden and Grand Isle counties.
The agency offers a comprehensive range of home health care services delivered in patients' homes, including care to support recovery from surgery, hospitalization, or chronic conditions. They also provide home-based care and support services for families, children, and pregnant and postpartum people, as well as programs for families caring for older adults and people with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.
Hospice and palliative care services are available to enhance the well-being of people who are at end of life or have life-altering illnesses. Case managers work closely with other medical and service providers to ensure coordinated care and connect patients with other UVM Health or community programs as needed.
As a nonprofit health care provider, University of Vermont Health – Home Health & Hospice emphasizes personalized care plans tailored to each patient and family. The organization maintains strong partnerships with local organizations to provide holistic, person-centered care throughout the care journey.
Types of Care at Home Health & Hospice, University of Vermont Health
Home Health
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Wheelchair Accessible
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Medication Management
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Home Health & Hospice, University of Vermont Health
4.4overall · 15 ratings combined
4.4★ on Google (15)
Gi Grape
Oct 2023
I had to drop off some paperwork and the staff are very friendly
Heather Klaff
Apr 2023
My experiences with UVM Home Health through my mom have all been generally good, but Joe Haller deserves heaps of praise- he has worked with my mother now for quite some time and he is easily one of the most compassionate and invested people among her care team. He is understanding, calm, and incredibly helpful, and every time he is involved in a complicated medical situation I know both my mom and I feel that we have someone in our corner. We very much appreciate both him and UVM Home Health!
Yaya Fortune
Dec 2021
Absolutely amazing nurses. I couldn't ask for anyone better during my dads home hospice 💜
Cheryl Lovell
Nov 2021
Great people!
Medicare Quality of Care
Home Health & Hospice, University of Vermont Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 1966). The figures below come from Medicare's Home Health Compare program and are updated quarterly. Percentages are shares of patients; higher is better unless noted.
Quality of patient care
3.0 / 5
Medicare star rating
Services offered
- Skilled nursing
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Medical social services
- Home health aide
What patients say
5.0 / 5 patient survey rating
- Would definitely recommend the agency89%US 79%
- Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1089%US 85%
- Care was given in a professional way91%US 89%
- The team communicated well89%US 86%
- The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety84%US 82%
436 completed patient surveys, 27% response rate.
Hospital outcomes
- Discharged to the community87%US 80%Better than
- Readmitted to hospital after discharge (30 days) (lower is better)5%US 4%Same as
- Preventable hospital visits during care (lower is better)11%US 11%Same as
How patients did
- Care started within 2 days of referral73%US 94%
- Patients got better at walking or moving around88%US 83%
- Patients got better at getting in and out of bed90%US 83%
- Patients got better at bathing91%US 86%
- Patients' breathing improved91%US 85%
- Patients got better at taking medications correctly86%US 81%
- Patients who had a fall with major injury (lower is better)1%US 1%
- Patients with new or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0%US 0%
- Discharge function score met or exceeded expectations85%US 61%
Service area
Home Health & Hospice, University of Vermont Health reports serving 29 ZIP codes, including Burlington, Colchester, South Burlington, Alburgh, Charlotte, Essex, Essex Junction, Grand Isle, Hinesburg, Huntington and more. Search by your ZIP code to confirm coverage; agencies that cover it are marked “Serves your ZIP”.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Care Compare and the HHCAHPS patient survey. CCN 477000. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Home Health & Hospice, University of Vermont Health offer?
Home Health & Hospice, University of Vermont Health offers Home Health.
Where is Home Health & Hospice, University of Vermont Health located?
Home Health & Hospice, University of Vermont Health is located at 1110 Prim Rd in Colchester, Vermont.
What do families say about Home Health & Hospice, University of Vermont Health?
Families largely describe University of Vermont Health – Home Health & Hospice as compassionate and skilled, especially praising individual hospice nurses and case managers. One reviewer, however, reported serious reliability problems with a nurse's scheduled visits, suggesting experiences can vary.
Does Medicare cover care from Home Health & Hospice, University of Vermont Health?
Yes. Home Health & Hospice, University of Vermont Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency, so Medicare Part A or Part B pays in full for skilled nursing, therapy and home health aide visits when a doctor orders them and the patient is homebound. There is no copay for covered home health visits. Medicare rates the agency's quality of patient care 3.0 out of 5 stars.
Do I need a referral to use Home Health & Hospice, University of Vermont Health?
For Medicare to pay, yes: a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant must certify that care is needed and sign a plan of care. Families can call the agency first, and the agency will usually contact the doctor to arrange the order. Ongoing help with bathing, meals and companionship is a different service, non-medical home care, which needs no referral.
How can families visit Home Health & Hospice, University of Vermont Health?
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