Compassion, Comfort, and
Dignity at Every Stage
What is Hospice?
Hospice is specialized care designed for individuals facing a life-limiting illness when the focus shifts from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life. The goal of hospice is not to hasten or postpone death, but to ensure each day is lived with dignity, peace, and as much comfort as possible.
Hospice treats the whole person — addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs — while also supporting family members and caregivers.
When Is Hospice Appropriate?
Hospice care is appropriate when:
- A physician determines a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its natural course
- Curative treatments are no longer effective or desired
- Comfort and symptom management become the primary goals
Patients may continue to receive medications and treatments that manage pain and improve quality of life, as deemed by the patient’s plan of care.
Common Hospice FAQs
Hospice care is provided wherever the patient calls home, including:
Private residences
Assisted living communities
Nursing facilities
Our inpatient hospice facility (for short-term symptom management or respite care)
Hospice services typically include:
- Pain and symptom management
- Nursing care and on-call support 24/7
- Personal care assistance
- Medical equipment and supplies related to the hospice diagnosis
- Emotional and spiritual support
- Social work services
- Volunteer support
- Bereavement care for families
Hospice care is generally covered by:
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Most private insurance plans
Our team can help answer questions about eligibility and coverage.