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Hospice is a special kind of medical care focused on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment. It's for patients with a life-limiting illness who have decided to focus on living as fully and comfortably as possible. A team of doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers supports both the patient and the whole family.

Absolutely not. Choosing hospice is choosing quality of life. It means shifting the focus from fighting a disease to living — as comfortably and meaningfully as possible, surrounded by the people you love. Many families say it was the most loving decision they ever made.

A patient qualifies when a physician certifies that their illness, if it follows its expected course, is likely to limit life to six months or less. Qualifying diagnoses include cancer, heart disease, COPD, dementia, ALS, kidney failure, and many others. If you're unsure, call us — we'll help you find out quickly.

Yes. Hospice is a fully covered Medicare Part A benefit, which means most patients and families pay nothing out of pocket. Medicaid and most private insurance plans cover hospice as well. This includes nursing visits, medications related to the diagnosis, medical equipment, and all other hospice services.

Yes — and that's where most of our patients prefer to be. Integrity Hospice brings all care directly to the patient wherever they call home: a private residence, assisted living facility, or nursing home. There is no requirement to move to a facility to receive hospice.

Absolutely. Hospice is not a one-way door. If a patient's condition improves, they can be discharged from hospice and return to curative treatment. They can also re-enroll in hospice later if needed. Choosing hospice does not eliminate any future options.

Often within 24–48 hours. Once we receive a referral and confirm eligibility, we move fast. Our team arrives with medications, equipment, and a full care plan already in place. In urgent situations, we can sometimes begin same-day.

Families are central to our care. We provide caregiver education, 24/7 on-call nurse support, social work counseling, chaplain visits, and respite care so caregivers can rest. After the patient passes, our bereavement team supports the family for up to 13 months with grief counseling and follow-up.