But some hospices may cut corners to improve their financial status. Involving the bigwigs from local news media is also important. When you or your loved one approach a hospice for care, they will certainly tell you about all the wonderful programs they have to help you. You need to get personal references from people you know who have used a hospice recently. Compare programs, compare staffing, compare the literature provided and ask questions.
Hospices are service oriented.
But hospice administrators are business oriented. Reputation among those you know is the best indicator of a hospice's quality.