Our response to COVID-19 Careers Volunteers News Contact LOCATIONS HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS FOR CAREGIVERS OUR SERVICES ABOUT US Home Our Services Hospice Care HOSPICE CARE Hospice offers comfort to patients and their families by reducing the stress, pain and other symptoms of a serious illness. It is about helping people live as well as possible when life expectancy is limited. Our Medicare-approved support extends to family members, with practical, emotional and spiritual care throughout the hospice journey. With help from our team, people live with dignity in the place they call home while reducing end-of-life burdens for families and loved ones. HOSPICE BASICS What is hospice care? 8 signs it may be time for hospice care The hospice Medicare benefit Hospice care eligibility Covered services The hospice benefit for veterans Palliative care vs hospice Referral form for professionals Hospice is a fully covered Medicare benefit. Did you know that hospice is fully covered by Medicare? That’s right, you can rest assured that the services of nurses, the cost of medications, and necessary supplies and equipment are all covered by Medicare when there is a diagnosis that requires hospice care. FINDING THE RIGHT CARE AT THE RIGHT TIME Visit our locations page to find a program near you. Call our Compassus Services Center at 833-380-9583 if you have questions or want to talk about your options. Hospice is not giving up, it's having the best life possible, with the time you have. YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED Find the best hospice fit for your family Caregiving at home Frequently asked questions What is comfort care? What is respite care? How Compassus offers better hospice care ¿Qué es el cuidado paliativo? End-of-life care for specific conditions End-stage heart failure Cancer Alzheimer's disease or other dementia Stroke or coma COPD and other lung diseases Huntington's disease ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease Adult failure to thrive The goal is not a good death. The goal is a good life—all the way to the very end. Atul Gawande, M.D., MPH LET'S TALK Call us at 833-380-9583 . We're here to help. I'm seeking help with: Care Careers Other First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Number Zip Code * Best method for contact Email Phone Text How Can We Help You? * Important: By completing this form, you agree to receive information from Compassus. Your privacy is very important to us. Read our privacy policy for more. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. LinkedIn Facebook Privacy Policy Careers Disclaimer Notice of Nondiscrimination Contact Us 2017-2021 © FC Compassus LLC. All rights reserved. RECENT NEWS 12/01/21 Improving Person-Centered Medication Safety 11/18/21 Milford Location Achieves CHAP Hospice Accreditation 11/18/21 Rocky Hill Location Achieves CHAP Hospice Accreditation 11/17/21 Rhinelander and Arbor Vitae Locations Host 34th Annual Trees of Love Lighting Events ALL NEWS