Hospice Services

What We Provide

Our Hospice Specialties

Services may vary by Beacon location and are subject to change based on staffing and availability.

24/7 Nurse Support

Phone guidance with urgent in-person response.

Skilled Nursing Care

Comfort-focused nursing that manages symptoms.

Therapeutic Support

Gentle PT/OT/SLP for comfort and safety.

Hospice Aide Services

Dignified assistance with bathing, grooming, toileting.

Symptom Relief & Support

Personalized plans to ease pain and distress.

Chaplain Services

Spiritual and emotional support that honors beliefs.

Medical Social Services

Counseling, resources, and caregiver support.

Volunteer

Companionship, respite, and practical, non-clinical help.

Medical Supplies & DME

Coordinate delivery, setup, and safe equipment use.

Grief & Bereavement Support

Education and counseling before and after loss.

Dietary Counseling

Simple nutrition and texture guidance for comfort.

Home Labs & Diagnostics

At-home labs and portable diagnostics.

Locations

Where We Offer Hospice

Recognizing The Signs

When Is It Time For Hospice?

Life-Limiting Illness

Uncontrolled Pain or Severe Symptoms

Frequent ER Visits with Little Improvement

Rapid Decline or Increased Daily Help

Significant Weight Loss or Fatigue

Complex Medication Needs

Want More Time at Home

Physician Recommends Hospice

Caregiver Strain or Limited Support

Roadmap to Care

Your Guide to Getting Started

Connect

Tell us about your needs, goals, and timing.

Assessment

A clinician or coordinator reviews what will help at home.

Personalized Plan

We outline services, visit cadence, and responsibilities.

Care Begins

Your team gets started and walks you through next steps.

Ongoing Support

We monitor progress, adjust the plan, and stay in touch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get The Clarity You Need

What is Hospice?

Hospice is comfort-focused care for people with a life-limiting illness, centered on symptom relief, dignity, and support for families at home.

Who is eligible for Hospice?

Eligibility generally requires a physician’s certification of a life-limiting illness and a care plan focused on comfort rather than cure.

Where is Hospice care provided?

Typically at home, in assisted living, or in a skilled nursing facility—wherever the patient resides.

Who pays for Hospice?

Medicare, Medicaid, and many private plans cover hospice for eligible patients, often including medications, supplies, and equipment related to the diagnosis.

What services are provided in Hospice?

Symptom management, skilled nursing, 24/7 on-call support, aide services, social work, chaplaincy, volunteer support, bereavement care, and needed DME/supplies.

How does Hospice manage pain and other symptoms?

With personalized plans that combine medications and non-drug strategies, adjusted promptly with your physician.

Can a patient keep their personal physician while in Hospice?

Yes. Hospice coordinates with your physician and specialists.

How does one start the process of getting into Hospice?

Call us. We’ll confirm eligibility, coordinate with your physician, and schedule an assessment.