Our philosophy affirms life and regards dying as a natural process that should be neither hastened nor prolonged and that can be met with richness of spirit. Comfort Care and Hospice Services makes it possible for patients to live and die with dignity. Our care is based on a belief that people who have weeks or months to live should be able to choose how they live their remaining days. We believe that the chronically ill and the terminally ill should be made as comfortable as possible and that their families should receive professional and caring support during this time of change.
Care focuses on the relief of symptoms such as pain and other physical discomfort.
It is designed to assist the patient in maintaining as much independence as possible in a home-like environment. Established in 1979, Comfort Care and Hospice Services has grown to serve as many as 80 patients at one time throughout north central Wisconsin. Our staff of nurses, social workers, physicians, chaplains, volunteers, therapists, and nursing assistants provide services in both inpatient and homecare settings. Over 200 volunteers assist in caring for patients and families to greatly enhance the services provided. Inpatient services are provided at both Wausau Hospital and Good Samaritan Health Center.