Support for Families & Caregivers
Find out how hospice care supports patients and their families through compassionate, comprehensive care services designed to provide comfort, dignity, and peace of mind.
How Hospice Care Supports Your Family
Hospice care is not just about the patient—it's about supporting the entire family through one of life's most challenging transitions. Our comprehensive approach addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, and practical needs, ensuring that both patients and their loved ones receive the care and support they deserve during this sacred time.
Expert Pain & Symptom Management
Our specialized team provides expert management of pain, nausea, breathlessness, and other distressing symptoms, ensuring your loved one remains as comfortable as possible throughout their journey.
Emotional & Spiritual Support
Our counselors, social workers, and chaplains provide emotional and spiritual guidance for patients and families, helping you navigate grief, find meaning, and maintain hope during difficult times.
Care in the Comfort of Home
Most hospice care is provided in the patient's home, allowing them to remain in familiar surroundings with loved ones nearby. We also serve patients in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals.
24/7 Access to Care
Our team is available around the clock to answer questions, provide guidance, and respond to urgent needs. You'll have direct access to your hospice nurse by phone at any time, day or night.
Comprehensive Care Services
Our interdisciplinary team works together to address every aspect of your loved one's care, providing holistic support that honors their wishes and maintains their dignity.
Medical Care & Nursing
Regular visits from skilled nurses who monitor symptoms, manage medications, provide wound care, and coordinate with physicians. Our medical directors oversee all care plans to ensure optimal comfort and quality of life.
Personal Care Assistance
Certified home health aides assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other activities of daily living, helping maintain your loved one's dignity and comfort while providing respite for family caregivers.
Social Services & Counseling
Licensed social workers provide emotional support, help with advance directives, assist with financial concerns, and connect families with community resources. Individual and family counseling is available to all family members.
Spiritual Care
Our chaplains provide spiritual support that respects all faith traditions and beliefs. They offer comfort, help patients and families find meaning, and facilitate important conversations about life, death, and legacy.
Bereavement Support
Grief support continues for up to 13 months after your loved one's passing. We offer individual counseling, support groups, memorial services, and educational resources to help families navigate the grieving process.
What to Expect from Hospice Care
Understanding what happens when you choose hospice care can help ease anxiety and ensure you're prepared for the journey ahead. Here's what you can expect when your loved one enrolls in our hospice program.
Initial Assessment & Care Planning
Within 24 hours of admission, our team will visit your home to conduct a comprehensive assessment, develop a personalized care plan, and ensure you have all necessary medications and equipment. We'll take time to understand your loved one's wishes, values, and goals for their remaining time.
Regular Visits & Ongoing Support
Your hospice nurse will visit regularly (frequency depends on needs), typically 2-3 times per week or more if needed. Home health aides can provide personal care several times per week. Social workers, chaplains, and volunteers visit based on your family's preferences and needs.
Medications & Equipment
All medications related to the hospice diagnosis are covered and delivered to your home. We also provide necessary medical equipment such as hospital beds, wheelchairs, oxygen, and other supplies at no cost to the family. Our team manages medication orders and ensures timely delivery.