More good days at home,
with the people you love.
Hospice brings a full medical team to your loved one, wherever they call home. We control pain and symptoms, support the whole family, and answer the phone at any hour, so the time you have together is spent together.
Toll free: 888-517-8100
Hospice is care, not the absence of care
When treatments stop working or start taking more than they give, hospice shifts the focus to comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
It isn't a place and it isn't a last resort. It's a team that comes to you, treats the person instead of the illness, and makes sure your family never has to handle a hard moment without help.
- Pain, breathing, and symptoms managed at home
- Fewer emergency room trips and hospital stays
- Hands-on help and training for family caregivers
- Emotional and spiritual support for everyone involved
A door that opens both ways
Choosing hospice is not permanent. If your loved one improves or wants to try a new treatment, they can leave hospice and come back later if they need to.
And they keep the doctor they know and trust. We work alongside them.
A whole team, working for your family
Every patient gets an interdisciplinary team that coordinates with each other, and with you.
Hospice physician
Oversees the care plan and works hand in hand with your own doctor.
Registered nurses
Regular visits for pain and symptom management, and on call 24/7.
Home health aides
Help with bathing, grooming, and personal care, with dignity and patience.
Social workers
Help with planning, paperwork, family conversations, and community resources.
Chaplains
Spiritual support for any faith or no faith, for patients and families.
Volunteers and grief counselors
Companionship, respite, and grief support for 13 months or more.
Comfort for the body, mind, and spirit
Music, massage, and reiki
Certified therapists bring calm, ease discomfort, and create moments of connection when words are hard.
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
Therapies included in the care plan help your loved one stay as comfortable and independent as possible.
Wishes and practical help
Ask your social worker about the Continuum Hospice Foundation, which helps with final wishes and essentials like rent, utilities, and family travel.
When the person you love is still here, but changing
Dementia brings a slow, confusing kind of loss. Families living with it are a large part of who we care for.
We help with the hard parts: agitation and restlessness, sleep changes, trouble eating or swallowing, and knowing what to expect next. And we support you, the caregiver, through a grief that often starts long before goodbye.
Talk to us about dementia careSigns hospice may help with late-stage dementia
- Needs help with most daily activities
- Speaks only a few words or not at all
- Can no longer walk without help
- Weight loss or repeated infections
- More frequent hospital visits
Wherever your loved one calls home
Most of our care is provided at home, including private homes, assisted living, and nursing facilities, where our team works alongside the staff.
When symptoms need closer attention, or when family caregivers need a break, short inpatient and respite stays can be arranged.
Getting started takes three steps
- Talk with us. We listen and check your coverage.
- We call the doctor. We handle eligibility and paperwork.
- Your nurse visits. Together we build your care plan.
Questions families ask us most
Does choosing hospice mean we're giving up?
No. Hospice changes the goal from curing the illness to caring for the person: controlling pain, easing breathing, and making each day as good as it can be. Many families say they received more support after starting hospice than at any other point in the illness.
Can my loved one leave hospice?
Yes. Hospice is a choice, not a contract. If their condition improves or they decide to pursue a new treatment, they can leave hospice and come back later if needed.
Can we keep our own doctor?
Yes. Your loved one can keep their own physician. Our hospice physician and nurses work alongside them and keep them informed.
Will morphine or pain medicine speed things up?
Used properly, pain medicine relieves pain and shortness of breath. It is not meant to hasten death. Our nurses explain every medication, the reason for it, and what to watch for.
Who qualifies for hospice?
Generally, someone whose doctor believes they have six months or less to live if the illness follows its usual course. People often live longer than six months on hospice, and care can continue as long as they still qualify.
Where is hospice care provided?
Wherever your loved one calls home: a private home, assisted living, or a nursing facility. Short inpatient stays are also available when symptoms need closer attention.
What does it cost?
Medicare's hospice benefit covers the care team, medications, equipment, and supplies related to the hospice diagnosis, usually with little or no out-of-pocket cost. Medicaid and most private insurance also cover hospice. We'll check your coverage for you.
What if something happens in the middle of the night?
Call us. A hospice nurse is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and can guide you by phone or come to your home. You will never be left wondering who to call.
You don't have to figure this out alone
One phone call. No pressure and no obligation. We will listen, answer your questions honestly, check your coverage, and help you decide what is right for your family, even if that isn't us.
Or call toll free: 888-517-8100