Also, as in all areas of health care, government has greatly cut benefits to hospice providers. Thus, the staffing is frequently far below optimal levels, especially in the psychosocial components of the team. You should look for the smallest patient to staff ratio and a full complement of team members. Finally, please don't make the assumption that the chaplain is always out to convert you. This is often very helpful because hospice physicians are generally especially skilled at pain control .
Hospice care serves patients in homes, in hospitals, and in nursing homes.
I have even had patients in rescue missions and motels. Some hospices even have there own wing of a hospital and, in some large cities, their own freestanding building. Hospices are very useful in helping families to place a loved one in need of long term care. They will generally be reluctant to recommend a particular nursing home. But if you make an effort to do some good homework on your part, they will often give you a feel for what may be the better choice.