Palliative Care Services
Compassionate care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for serious illness
What is Palliative Care?
Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on providing relief from symptoms and stress of serious illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both you and your family. Palliative care is appropriate at any age and any stage of serious illness, and it can be provided alongside curative treatment.
Unlike hospice care, you don't have to stop treatment for your illness to receive palliative care. Our interdisciplinary team works with your doctors to provide an extra layer of support that addresses physical symptoms, emotional concerns, and practical needs—all in the comfort of your home.
How Palliative Care Helps
Symptom Management & Comfort
Expert relief of pain, nausea, breathlessness, and other distressing symptoms to maximize comfort.
Coordination of Care
Working with your entire medical team to ensure treatments align with your goals and values.
Emotional & Spiritual Support
Counseling and guidance to help you and your family cope with serious illness and difficult decisions.
Family Support & Education
Teaching loved ones how to provide comfort care and manage symptoms at home.
Advance Care Planning
Helping you clarify your wishes and document preferences for future medical care.
Improved Quality of Life
Focus on what matters most to you—comfort, dignity, and time with loved ones.
Who Benefits from Palliative Care?
Living with serious, life-limiting illnesses like cancer, heart failure, or COPD
Seeking relief from distressing symptoms regardless of diagnosis
Wanting to focus on quality of life alongside curative treatment
Dealing with complex medical conditions requiring symptom management
Families needing support and guidance during a serious illness
Anyone wishing to clarify goals and preferences for their medical care
Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care
Palliative Care
- Can receive alongside curative treatment
- Available at any stage of serious illness
- Focus on symptom relief and quality of life
- No time limits or prognosis requirements
Hospice Care
- For terminal illness with 6 months or less prognosis
- Focus on comfort rather than cure
- Curative treatments typically stopped
- Comprehensive end-of-life support
Both services can be provided at home and are covered by Medicare and most insurance plans. Our team can help you determine which is right for your situation.