Why Choose Hospice

Perhaps your or a loved one received news that you/they have an illness that is incurable. You have options. Some may choose to try anything and everything possible to gain more time. Many others will choose quality of life over quantity. Hospice is here for those wanting to spend their final months/days as comfortable as possible.

Hospice of Central New York and Hospice of the Finger Lakes, along with our team of professionals are focused on making this very special time the best it can be are here for you. Our teams of doctors, nurses, social workers, grief counselors, chaplains and family caregivers mission is to deliver comprehensive comfort care to patients and families. For over 30 years Hospice has served, treated and cared for thousands of patients and families. We are grateful to be able to care for our communities. We are proud of our teams of dedicated individuals who provide the best end-of-life care to those facing a life-limiting illness.

Hospice is available sooner than you think. Many come to us too late and miss out on months of support.  Our services can be provided at your home, Francis House, or Matthew House. Hospice services are typically covered by Medicare and private insurance, however no one is turned away for inability to pay. The Hospice Foundation is responsible for raising funds to fill the gap from reimbursement and for those who are unable to pay. Medications and equipment, like beds and oxygen are provided and paid for by Hospice. We provide more than just nursing care, each patient receives support from our doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteer family caregivers: an entire team of health care professionals.

We serve Onondaga, Madison, Oswego, and Cayuga counties. To find out how we may be able to help you and your family call us today to at (315) 634-1100, find out more information and get your questions answered. It’s never too soon to call!

You or your loved one may be ready for Hospice if (they/you) have:

  • Been hospitalized or gone to the emergency room several times in the past six months
  • Started needing help from others with two or more of the following”
    • Bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, walking and eating
  • Started feeling weaker or more tired
  • Experienced a significant weight loss
  • Noticed shortness of breath, even while resting
  • Been informed by a doctor that your/their life expectancy is limited

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