FIND COMFORT AND SUPPORT WITH OUR HOSPICE CARE
Ease Your Journey with our
Palliative & Hospice Care Services
Whether you’re managing pain from a chronic illness or when it’s time to focus on peace and presence, we’re by your side with relief, comfort, and dignity. As a trusted palliative and hospice provider, we meet you where you are, with care that eases pain, supports families, and brings peace of mind.
Why We Offer Hospice Care
Hospice care is part of how we honor the entire journey of health.
At Your Health, we’ve always believed in supporting patients—wherever they are, in whatever season they’re in. We focus on comfort, dignity, and peace. Offering hospice means continuing to walk beside patients and families, even at life’s most difficult moments.
Who Can Benefit from Palliative Care
Palliative care can benefit patients living with many types of serious or chronic illness. This in-home care is appropriate at any stage of a condition and can be provided alongside curative or life-prolonging treatments. It is not limited to end-of-life care. Patients who may benefit include:
Cancer, especially when symptoms such as pain, fatigue, or nausea affect daily life
Heart failure or other advanced heart conditions that cause shortness of breath or fluid retention
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other serious lung diseases that limit breathing
Kidney disease, particularly when symptoms or treatment decisions become complex
Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and ALS
Advanced liver disease or other progressive chronic illnesses that require symptom management
Palliative care also supports families. Serious illness often brings emotional strain, decision-making challenges, and caregiving stress. The care team helps patients and loved ones understand treatment options, manage symptoms, and navigate next steps with clarity and confidence. This comprehensive approach ensures that both patients and families receive meaningful support throughout the course of illness.
What Is Hospice Care?
Hospice care is a specialized form of palliative care designed for patients who are approaching the final months of life, typically when a physician determines a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness follows its natural course. Unlike palliative care, hospice focuses exclusively on comfort rather than curative treatment.
The hospice program prioritizes symptom relief, pain management, emotional support, and spiritual care. The emphasis shifts from aggressive treatment to maximizing comfort, dignity, and peace through specialty care. Hospice services may be delivered in the patient’s home, a care facility, or a dedicated hospice setting.
A hospice patient receives coordinated support that includes medication management, medical equipment, emotional counseling, and ongoing access to care. Families also receive guidance and bereavement support. Hospice does not mean giving up. It means shifting the goal of care toward comfort, connection, and meaningful time together.
What’s the Difference between Palliative and Hospice?
Palliative and Hospice Care both support people with serious illnesses. Both focus on managing symptoms and improving quality of life. But they serve different needs. Here’s how they differ—so you can find the right support at the right time.
Palliative Care
Begins early—at diagnosis or during treatment
Focuses on relieving pain and symptoms
Supports emotional and physical well-being
Works alongside curative treatments or therapies
Available at any age or illness stage
Hospice Care
Starts when treatment is no longer effective
Provides 24/7 support for patients and families
Focuses fully on comfort—not a cure
Supports dignity, peace, and quality of life
For patients with 6 months or less to live
CARE THAT WRAPS AROUND YOU
Palliative and Hospice Programs at Your Health
We guide you through serious illness with a care team that supports every part of your life. Whether you’re receiving Palliative or Hospice care, we bring medical, emotional, and support to you—at home, in a care facility, or wherever you are. Our healthcare providers are with you and your family every step of the way.
Your Care Team
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Physician
Your hospice physician is an expert in end-of-life care. They lead the team and guide treatment plans to provide comfort and support in every stage.
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Nurse Practitioner
Our nurse practitioners visit regularly to manage symptoms, adjust medications, and answer questions. They work closely with your doctor and help keep your care on track.
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Certified Nursing Assistant (Hospice)
CNAs support daily needs like bathing, meals, and dressing. They bring comfort and calm through frequent visits, helping patients feel safe and cared for.
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Social Worker
Social workers provide emotional support, help with significant life decisions, and assist with future planning. They can guide you through advance directives, local resources, and family needs along the way.
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Spiritual Care
Chaplains and spiritual counselors are here for prayer, reflection, and peace. They offer support that respects your beliefs—whatever they may be.
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Community Health Worker
CHWs help you navigate care, coordinate services, and handle practical needs. They are a steady presence, helping connect your home life with your care team.
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Pharmacy Team
Our pharmacy team sends medications straight to your door. They help manage refills and work with your provider to keep prescriptions simple and stress-free.
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Therapist
Physical, occupational, and behavioral therapists offer strength, safety, and comfort. They support your movement, mental health, and independence through tailored care.
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Wound Care Specialist
If wounds are part of your illness, our team helps you manage healing. They provide expert care to prevent infection and keep you comfortable at home.
Why Families Choose Your Health
We don’t just care, we stay connected. With Your Health, you’ll always have a team ready to help. Hospice and Palliative services include 24/7 access to a live support line, in-home visits, and personalized plans. We bring compassion, comfort, and clarity—so you can focus on what matters most.
Support Patients and Families
THROUGH HOSPICE VOLUNTEERING
Some of the most powerful support comes through simple moments: a quiet visit, a shared story, or time spent with someone who needs a friendly presence. Learn how Your Health Hospice volunteers help patients and families feel supported.
Learn More About Hospice and Palliative Care
Have questions about care? Our FAQs and blog posts are here to guide you. Whether you’re just learning about Hospice or want to know more about living with serious illness, our resources are a good place to start.
Palliative FAQs
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Palliative care may be right for you if you have a serious illness. Serious illnesses include but are not limited to: cancer, heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease, Alzheimer’s, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and many more. Palliative care is appropriate at any stage of a serious illness. You can also have this type of care at the same time as treatment meant to cure you.
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Palliative care (pronounced pal-lee-uh-tiv) is specialized medical care that focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. It is provided by a specially-trained team of doctors, nurse practitioners and other specialists who work together with your other doctors to provide an extra layer of support. The goal is to improve your quality of life.
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In short, you can expect that your quality of life will be improved. You will have relief from symptoms such as pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, constipation, nausea, loss of appetite and difficulty sleeping. You can also expect close communication and more control over your care. Palliative care will help you carry on with daily life. It will improve your ability to go through medical treatments. And it will help you to match your goals to your treatment choices.
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The palliative care team will also spend time talking and listening to you and your family. They will make sure you completely understand all of your treatment options and choices. By deeply exploring your personal goals, the palliative care team will help you match those goals to the options. They will also make sure that all of your doctors are coordinated and know and understand what you want. This gives you more control over your care.
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You can have it at any age and any stage of an illness, but early in your illness is recommended.
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Any palliative care services are billed to Medicare Part B as a regular visit. For the most accurate details, check with your insurance provider directly.
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No. We do not accept Advicare, GHI or out-of-state Medicaid
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No. The palliative care team provides an extra layer of support and works in partnership with your primary doctor.
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Yes. Your Health is available 24/7. A live person is always ready to answer the hospice phone line, and care team members can visit as needed.
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Yes, absolutely. Your treatment choices are up to you. You can have palliative care at the same time as treatment meant to cure you.
Hospice FAQs
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Hospice is comfort-focused care for people with serious illness in the final months of life. It supports patients who no longer seek curative treatment. Hospice helps manage pain and symptoms, while offering emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
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A life expectancy of six months or less, and treatment is no longer working or no longer effective, it may be time for hospice. Other signs include frequent hospital visits, rapid decline, or needing help with daily tasks. Hospice helps bring peace and comfort during this time.
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The hospice team includes a physician, nurse practitioner, CNA, social worker, spiritual care, and more. They help with medical needs, equipment and supplies, daily care, emotional support, and end-of-life planning. Services are coordinated around the patient and available at home or in care facilities.
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Durable medical equipment, such as hospital beds, wheelchairs, and oxygen concentrators, as well as supplies, is covered by the Medicare Part A hospice benefit.
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We provide full wraparound care—with a home health aide, an on-call team, and support available seven days a week. Patients also have access to our broader team, including wound care, therapy, and pharmacy services. We help patients and families feel supported every step of the way.
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Hospice services are fully covered by Medicare Part A. Any non-hospice services, such as primary care or other services, are billed to your insurance as a regular visit. For the most accurate details, check with your insurance provider directly.
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No. We do not accept Advicare, GHI or out-of-state Medicaid.
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No. The hospice care team provides an extra layer of support and works in partnership with your primary doctor.
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Yes. Your Health is available 24/7. A live person is always ready to answer the hospice phone line, and care team members can visit as needed.
