Hospice Care
At Providence, we understand that patients and their loved ones experience many conflicting emotions when facing serious illnesses. In these times of great need, we are devoted to easing your way.
Hospice care is for people who are nearing the end of life. Unlike other medical care, the focus of hospice isn't to cure a disease. Our goal is to support the highest quality of life possible by embracing a holistic approach to your physical, emotional, social and spiritual care.
Whether you need inpatient hospice care or care in the comfort of your own home, you can rest assured your hospice team will create an atmosphere of compassion and dignity for you and your family. Trained in providing pain and symptom management, holistic care and guidance, your team of caregivers will work to ensure your time on hospice is one filled with attentive care.
Because each family’s needs are unique, we build a supportive environment where you can voice your individual wishes about your plan of care, as well as seek answers to any questions you may have.
Our hospice care teams present and discuss your options and affirm that, at the end of the day, you’re in control of your care. We provide grief and loss counseling, planning assistance and help navigating the complicated medical system.
Hospice provides comfort and support to patients and families facing a life-limiting illness. The goal of hospice care is quality of life and meeting the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs of patients. We focus on comfort.
At any time during a life-threatening illness when a cure is no longer possible or the patient makes a decision to discontinue curative care and focus on comfort. The decision to enter hospice care is made with the patient, family and their physician preferably as soon as it is clear that the focus is no longer on curing the illness. This allows for sufficient time for the hospice team to establish a relationship and manage the patient's symptoms.
We do not hasten death or prolong life. We provide compassionate care up to the patient’s final day of life. Learn more about our policy on care through the end of life.
Did you know that there are several myths about hospice care? Even health care professionals have some misconceptions about what hospice care is and who would benefit from this specialized end-of-life care.
Fact: Hospice care usually takes place in the comfort of your home, but can be provided in many settings including skilled nursing homes, residential care facilities and the hospital.
Fact: Caregivers at Providence recognize hope as a powerful, ever-changing force that continues throughout the time of living and the process of dying. Hospice offers hope that a secure, familiar care setting can be enjoyed, hope for freedom from fears of isolation, loneliness, loss of control, physical pain, and hope that your family will be nurtured and supported through comprehensive counseling services during the end-of-life journey and after a loved one's death.
Patient Testimonials
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Pastor Pat's Story
A hospice patient and his spouse talk about their experience with Providence hospice and what it has meant to them.
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Bruce's StoryA hospice patient and his spouse talk about their experience during the hospice journey, the benefits and how it has allowed them to have better quality time together.
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Dr. Jack's StoryThe surviving spouse of a former hospice patient discusses the impact hospice had on her husband’s journey and on her as a retired physician.
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Doris's StoryA hospice patient and her family describe the benefits of Providence Hospice.