What to Expect Having 24/7 Hospice in Your Home

In-home hospice care allows patients to spend their final days in a familiar, comforting environment surrounded by loved ones, with professional support focused on dignity, peace, and quality of life.

Support for You

Hospice care in 2026 is mandated to support the entire "family unit," not just the patient. Having 24/7 hospice care in your home means your house becomes the command center for intensive care. As a family member, you can expect a major change in your daily environment and your position as a caregiver. 24/7 hospice care is designed to help you as the caregiver transition from "Nurse" to "Family". You can take a step back from being the “Nurse” and focus on being a spouse, child, or friend. You are the expert on your loved one. You play an important role in making sure the care we provide aligns with what matters most to your loved one and how they wish to spend their remaining time.

What We Provide & How You Can Prepare

Our team provides daily personal care, such as bathing, grooming, feeding, dressing, laundry and light housekeeping within the patient’s area. We administer medications, properly move the patient safely, and recognize signs in the patient’s condition. Our plan focuses on comfort, symptom management, and emotional support for the patient and the family.

How you can prepare:

Designate a specific area for daily supplies like gloves, wipes, incontinence pads, and oral swabs.
Ensure the "Comfort pack" (containing emergency meds like morphine or Ativan) is clearly labeled and accessible only to caregivers and staff.
For the safety of both the patient and staff, notify staff about the presence of any pets in the home.

Amenities for Staff

Families are not required to provide meals for staff but most provide access to drinking water, coffee, or tea. Staff bring their own meals, but you may give them access to the microwave or store their food in the refrigerator. It is ok to let staff know if certain areas of the kitchen are private or if you prefer, they eat in a particular area.
Some amenities you may want to provide for your care team: A desk or table near the patient where we can document care, comfortable chair located within sight of the patient, access to a charging outlet and a clean bathroom. You do not need to provide a bed for them.
It is suggested to post a list of emergency numbers, along with the Hospice medication schedule. We provide a communication log for all staff to document patient care and a shift schedule