Frequently Asked Questions

Hospice care is specialized care focused on comfort and quality of life for individuals with a serious or life-limiting illness. Rather than focusing on curative treatment, hospice centers on managing pain and symptoms and honoring each patient’s wishes. It’s about living each day with dignity, surrounded by support. Hospice also provides guidance and care for families, because no one should walk this journey alone.  

• Compassion That Feels Like Family: We treat every patient and family with the same care, respect, and kindness we would our own. 
• Above & Beyond Care: We go the extra mile to ensure comfort, dignity, and peace at every stage. 
• Experienced & Trusted Team: With 20+ years of hospice experience, our interdisciplinary team brings both expertise and heart to every interaction. 
• Rooted in Our Community: North Georgia isn’t just where we work—it’s home. We are committed to serving our neighbors with integrity and compassion. 
• 24/7 Support : You’re never alone. Our team is available anytime you need guidance or care.

Hospice care is available to individuals with a life-limiting conditions, and choose comfort-focused care rather than curative treatment. These services may be appropriate for individuals experiencing frequent hospital or ER visits, a declining or worsening condition, increased weakness or fatigue, unintended weight loss or poor appetite, or a growing need for help with daily activities, among other concerns. Please visit a medical professional or contact our team to decide if hospice care is right for you or your loved one. 

Starting hospice earlier can lead to better symptom management, fewer hospital visits, more quality time at home, more support with important care decisions, and less stress for you and your family by helping prevent crises before they happen.

• Care Team: Our hospice care team may include a registered nurse, hospice aide, social worker, chaplain, physician or nurse practitioner, and trained volunteers who work together to support the patient and their family.
• Covered Medications: Our services include medications related to the patient's medical diagnosis to help manage pain, ease breathing difficulties, reduce anxiety, and promote comfort and peace throughout their time under our care. 
• Equipment (DME): Our team provides medical equipment related to the medical diagnosis to help keep patients safe, comfortable, and cared for at home. This may include a hospital bed, oxygen equipment, wheelchair or walker, bedside commode, shower chair, over-bed table, and other items needed to support comfort and daily care of the patient. 
• Supplies: Our team provides supplies related to the medical diagnosis to support comfort, cleanliness, and daily care needs for the patient. This may include incontinence supplies, wound care supplies, gloves, wipes, hygiene items, catheters and related supplies, oral care products, and other items as needed or requested. 
• 24-Hour Support: Hospice support is available 24/7, with a nurse always on call to answer questions, provide guidance, and arrange after-hours visits when needed. Our team also offers at-home crisis management to help control symptoms, provide reassurance, and prevent unnecessary emergency room visits or hospitalizations.

Everything listed here is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private  insurances.  Co-pays may apply depending on the plan.