Hospice With Heart
Helping hands. Soothing care. And a comforting spirit. From our physicians and nurses, to our social workers and chaplains, our specially trained Hospice Team takes a collaborative approach to caring for your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. We’ll always be here, surrounding you and your family with the greatest care, so you can surround each other with love, courage, and faith.
To learn more about our hospice services, call 833-246-6712 or complete our assistance form.
Your Questions, Answered
Let us help put your mind at ease by answering some of our patients' and caregivers’ most frequently asked questions.
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Q:Question: What is hospice care?
A:Answer:Hospice care is a specialized form of support for people facing a life-limiting illness when the focus of care shifts from treatment to comfort. Rather than trying to cure disease, hospice care centers on relieving pain and symptoms, supporting emotional and spiritual well-being, and helping patients live each day with dignity and peace.
At AdventHealth, hospice care reflects our mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Healing in this season of life may look like comfort, presence, reassurance and love, offered through skilled care and compassionate connection. -
Q:Question: When might hospice care be the right choice?
A:Answer:Deciding when to begin hospice care can feel overwhelming. Many families worry that choosing hospice means giving up hope. In reality, hospice often opens the door to a different kind of hope — hope for comfort, peace and meaningful time together.
Hospice care may be appropriate when:
- Comfort and time with loved ones become the priority
- Hospital visits become frequent or difficult
- Symptoms such as pain, breathlessness or fatigue are increasing
- Treatments are no longer improving quality of life
Our team is here to help families understand options, answer questions and support thoughtful, informed decisions — always delivered with compassion and respect.
Our Hospice Services
- 24/7 care
- Caregiver training and support
- Crisis care
- Grief support counseling and groups
- Medical equipment, supply, and medication delivery
- Medication review
- Pain and symptom management
- Personal hospice care
- Spiritual support
Supporting Families and Caregivers
Hospice care is not only for the patient — it’s for everyone who loves them. Families often carry emotional, spiritual and physical burdens during this time, and our team is here to help.
We support caregivers by offering:
- Compassionate presence during moments of uncertainty
- Education on what to expect
- Emotional and spiritual counseling
- Guidance through difficult decisions
You don't have to know the right words to say or the next step to take. We’ll walk with you on your journey, gently and faithfully.