Hospice Services

Placing a loved one in hospice care is never an easy decision to make. We help you manage this difficult time with dignity and love through attentive, individualized hospice services and holistic therapies.

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Highly Qualified Hospice Care Professionals

Ascend Hospice care provides specialized care for people with terminal conditions as they are approaching the final stages of life. The focus is no longer on curing the illness but preserving the quality and comfort of the time you have left.

Whether we provide hospice services for one month or six, our team of professionals will provide you and your loved one holistic and personalized comprehensive care that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, based on patient-centered identified needs.

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Comprehensive Hospice Care

Together, the hospice team, patient, and caregiver build a personalized care plan based on physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

  • Expert pain and symptom management
  • Emotional and spiritual support
  • Respite care and support for caregivers
  • Medical supplies and medications related to the illness
  • Bereavement support for families after loss

Your care plan may change over time! Care evolves with the patient’s condition. Families have 24/7 access to the hospice team for continuous support and guidance.

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Meet the Hospice Care Team

Hospice care is a coordinated effort between multiple professionals, each offering a unique kind of support. In addition to developing a comprehensive plan with the patient and caregiver, the Ascend Hospice team also works closely with the patient’s primary care doctor.

Medical Director
Oversees the entire care plan and collaborates with the care team. At Ascend Health, many of our medical directors are board-certified in hospice and palliative medicine.
Hospice Nurse
Manages medications and symptoms, provides skilled care, educates families, assesses the patient’s condition, and arranges for special medical services.
Home Health Aides
Assist with personal care like bathing, dressing, and grooming. They also offer comfort and companionship.
Social Workers
Provide emotional support, counseling, and help connect families with community resources and practical guidance.
Chaplains
Offer non-denominational spiritual and emotional support, respecting each family’s unique beliefs and values.
Volunteers
Offer companionship, run errands, and provide holistic services such as aromatherapy, Reiki, massage, and even pet therapy.

Medical Director

Oversees the entire care plan and collaborates with the care team. At Ascend Health, many of our medical directors are board-certified in hospice and palliative medicine.

Hospice Nurse

Manages medications and symptoms, provides skilled care, educates families, assesses the patient’s condition, and arranges for special medical services.

Home Health Aides

Assist with personal care like bathing, dressing, and grooming. They also offer comfort and companionship.

Social Workers

Provide emotional support, counseling, and help connect families with community resources and practical guidance.

Chaplains

Offer non-denominational spiritual and emotional support, respecting each family’s unique beliefs and values.

Volunteers

Offer companionship, run errands, and provide holistic services such as aromatherapy, Reiki, massage, and even pet therapy.

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Specialized Hospice Programs and Therapies

More than just medical support, our team brings compassionate and comprehensive services that help you save important memories, make more time with loved ones, and preserve your dignity. Ascend Hospice offers specialized programs to address unique needs for different people, ranging from specialized healthcare services and holistic services to pet and music therapies.

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How Long is Hospice Care?

There’s no exact limit to how long hospice care lasts — it depends on the patient’s needs and overall condition. While initial eligibility is based on a physician’s prognosis of six months or less, patients can continue receiving hospice care beyond that timeframe if they still meet the criteria, with regular recertification from their doctor. In some cases, patients stabilize or improve and may be discharged from hospice care. If their condition changes later, they can re-enroll when appropriate.

What to Expect from Hospice

Discover Hospice Care Options

Discover how our compassionate hospice care can provide comfort and support during life’s most challenging moments. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help. When you’re ready, a nurse or admissions staff will schedule a visit with you to assess the patient, explain services, and complete any necessary forms. These initial visits will establish a care plan that meets your unique needs.

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