Hospice describes a philosophy of care designed to optimize the quality of life for individuals with a life-limiting illness. Hospice specializes in family-centered health care and is uniquely equipped to treat and manage the special needs and circumstances of an individual with a life-limiting illness.

While the hope of remission and cure is never abandoned, the focus of hospice care is on creating an environment where pain and symptoms are expertly treated so that life can be lived to its fullest. Hospice care is provided in the comfort of the individual’s home or residence, including a nursing home, assisted living facility, or residential care setting.