What is Hospice?

Hospice is a healthcare choice that offers comfort and dignity to people who have a life-limiting prognosis. To enhance a patient's quality of life, hospice focuses on alleviating physical symptoms and providing emotional and spiritual support. Hospice embraces not only the patient, but also their family and friends with an interdisciplinary team approach.

The majority of hospice services are provided in the patient's home environment, whether that is a private residence, assisted living, or skilled nursing facility. Abbey Hospice has a freestanding inpatient facility located in Social Circle. There are 12 rooms, 13 beds which are available for short-term symptom management and respite stays.

Services We Provide

• Registered Nurses 24/7
• Licensed Master's Social Workers
• Home Health Aides
• Chaplains
• Volunteers
• Dietary Counseling
• Bereavement Support

Who Pays for Hospice?

Most patients with Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance receive hospice services at no cost; a sliding fee scale is available for those with no coverage. To learn more about hospice services, please call Abbey Hospice and ask for the Admissions Department.