Hospice care includes palliative care to relieve symptoms and give social, emotional, and spiritual support. For patients receiving in-home hospice care, the hospice nurses make regular visits and are always available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What do hospice services include?

Hospice care includes palliative care to relieve symptoms and give social, emotional, and spiritual support. For patients receiving in-home hospice care, the hospice nurses make regular visits and are always available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How often will Hospice come to your home?

Visit lengths vary according to the patient and family needs. Most patients are initially seen by a nurse two to three times per week, but visits may become more or less frequent based on the needs of the patient and family.