Hospice Care
Compassionate, dignified end-of-life care
If you or a loved one have ended active treatment for a major or chronic illness, and life expectancy is six months or less, hospice care can offer the supportive services that you desire. Our hospice care team works with patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families to make the most of each day and enjoy the best quality of life possible. This end-of-life care is usually offered wherever the patient calls home but is also offered at select inpatient settings.
What is hospice?
Learn why our hospice team members are passionate about this care, why it's special, and what common myths about hospice are untrue. You'll also get a look at one of Novant Health's beautiful, welcoming, and comfortable hospice facilities.
Each hospice care plan is unique and begins with understanding what is most important to the patient and their loved ones. Our hospice care providers create a plan to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient and their loved ones.
Hospice services
- Access to hospice physicians, nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, chaplains, grief counselors, volunteers and a dedicated after-hours team
- Coordination between the hospice care team and other providers
- Management of pain and other symptoms
- Routine nursing visits
- Assistance with bathing and personal care needs
- Assistance with medical care planning
- Bereavement support services for loved ones
To access hospice care, ask for a referral from the primary care provider caring for you or your loved one. You can also call the hospice admissions team.
Hospice patient handbooks
Download your guide to hospice care in PDF format, available in both English and Spanish.
Care planning with Choices & Champions
Linda Matney, a caregiver to a Novant Health hospice patient, shares her experience.
Contact our hospice admissions team.
Our dedicated team is here to guide you through your hospice journey. Reach out to us for a personalized care plan and a stress-free admissions process.
Recognized excellence
Novant Health Hospice is a proud member of the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), a testament to our commitment to high-quality, person-centered end-of-life care. This recognition is a significant part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our services.
Want to help? Volunteer with us.
Join our hospice family as a volunteer and make a difference.