Hospice care is a specialized type of healthcare for patients facing a life-limiting illness. Instead of focusing on curing disease, hospice emphasizes comfort, quality of life, and dignity. Our interdisciplinary team provides comprehensive support including pain management, symptom control, emotional support, and spiritual care for both patients and their families.

Absolutely not. Hospice is not about giving up—it's about redirecting hope toward comfort, quality of life, and meaningful time with loved ones. Many patients actually live longer and more comfortably on hospice because they receive expert symptom management and comprehensive support. Hospice allows families to focus on what matters most during this important time.

Hospice care is provided wherever you call home. This can include your private residence, an assisted living facility, a nursing home, or a hospital. Our team travels to you, bringing all necessary equipment, supplies, and medications. The goal is to allow you to remain in a familiar, comfortable environment surrounded by loved ones.

While both focus on comfort and quality of life, palliative care can be provided at any stage of illness alongside curative treatments. Hospice care is specifically for patients whose physicians have determined they have a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course. Hospice patients have typically decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatments.

Patients are generally eligible for hospice care when a physician certifies that they have a terminal illness with a life expectancy of six months or less if the disease runs its normal course. Common diagnoses include advanced cancer, heart disease, lung disease, Alzheimer's/dementia, stroke, and other terminal conditions. Our team can help evaluate eligibility.

Getting started is simple. You can contact us directly by phone at (520) 207-1611 or through our contact form. A member of our team will discuss your needs, answer questions, and if appropriate, schedule an evaluation visit. We can typically begin services within 24-48 hours of the initial assessment.

Yes. If a patient's condition improves or they decide to pursue curative treatment, they can revoke hospice care at any time. Some patients do graduate from hospice because their condition stabilizes or improves. If needed later, patients can return to hospice care.

Many patients do live longer than initially expected—this is actually a positive outcome! Hospice care can continue as long as the patient meets eligibility requirements. The care team will conduct regular assessments and recertify as needed. There is no maximum time limit for hospice care.