Hospice Care
Presence, Peace, and Support—Every Step of the Way
When curative treatments are no longer the focus, what matters most is comfort, dignity, and being surrounded by care. Our Hospice team walks with families through life’s most tender moments—providing expert medical support, emotional guidance, and a compassionate presence that ensures no one faces the end of life alone.
What We Offer
Hospice care is more than symptom management—it’s whole-person support for patients and families alike.
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✔ Pain and symptom relief
✔ Emotional and spiritual care
✔ Medication and equipment management
✔ Support for caregivers and loved ones
✔ Coordination with physicians and specialists
✔ In-home visits from nurses, aides, social workers and chaplains
✔ Supportive volunteer services
✔ Bereavement and grief support
Conditions that Most Commonly Qualify for Hospice Care
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​Cancer
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Alzheimer's Dementia
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Other types of Dementia (Lewy Body Dementia, Vascular Dementia, etc.)
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Neurological disease (Stroke, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease)
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Heart Disease
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Lung Disease (COPD, Pulmonary Fibrosis, etc)
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Liver Disease (Cirrhosis)
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Kidney Disease (Kidney Failure)
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other degenerative conditions
Hospice Care Team
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The hospice care team takes care of every patient.
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The team consists of the Medical Director, skilled nurses home health aides, advanced nurse practitioners, chaplains, licensed social workers, volunteers and bereavement support.
Who This is For
We support individuals who:
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Have been diagnosed with a terminal illness
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Focus is on comfort and quality of life
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Prefer to receive care in their own home or familiar setting
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Need guidance and support for themselves and their family during this stage
What to Expect
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An initial assessment will help us understand your needs and preferences
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A personalized care plan will be developed for comfort and support
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Services may include nursing care, spiritual counseling, caregiver relief, and continuous care
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Our focus is on honoring your wishes and ensuring peace of mind
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Not sure if Hospice Care is the right fit?
We're here to guide you.
Chesed Program
Faith-Honoring Care Rooted in Compassion and Tradition
At the end of life, honoring one’s faith, values, and traditions becomes more important than ever. Our Chesed Hospice Program was created to serve the Jewish community with culturally aligned, rabbinically supported care that brings comfort, dignity, and spiritual peace to patients and families.
What We Offer
Chesed Hospice integrates Jewish customs and beliefs into every aspect of care—respecting halachic principles while offering the clinical excellence and emotional presence your family deserves.
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✔ Rabbinical consultation and end-of-life guidance
✔ Spiritual support aligned with Jewish traditions
✔ Assistance with observance of mitzvot and rituals
✔ Kosher considerations in care planning
✔ Family and caregiver support with cultural sensitivity
✔ Coordination with synagogues and community leaders
✔ Traditional grief and mourning support
Who This is For
We support individuals and families who:
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Identify with the Jewish faith and want end-of-life care that aligns with their beliefs
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Prefer guidance and support from a culturally attuned care team
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Value rituals, prayer, or halachic observance during the final stage of life
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Seek peace, presence, and connection through a tradition-based experience
What to Expect
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A care plan developed with both medical and spiritual priorities in mind
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Ongoing communication with family, rabbis, and cultural liaisons
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Personalized visits, guidance, and bereavement support rooted in tradition
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A sacred approach to care that honors life, faith, and legacy
Eligibility Snapshot
Chesed Hospice follows the same medical eligibility as standard hospice (six-month prognosis or less, physician-certified). Services are typically covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance.
Want to discuss religious needs or rabbinical support?
Call us for a private conversation.