Munson Hospice and Palliative Care, the second-oldest hospice program in Michigan, is a home-based program designed to assist the terminally ill and their loved ones through the dying process. Hospice offers help and support to the patient and family while treating the person, not only the disease. Care is focused on family needs and treatment revolves around comfort rather than cure. Hospice care can take place in a variety of settings including home, nursing home, assisted living, adult foster care, or the Munson Hospice House. Services are covered under Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans.

Munson Hospice and Palliative care is a not-for-profit organization committed to providing compassionate, end-of-life care regardless of ability to pay. We rely on financial gifts, and gifts of time and talent from our volunteers. To learn more about giving opportunities, click here.

All professional staff are fully licensed and certified in their fields and volunteers receive specialized training.

Hospice services are available to people with a life expectancy of six months or less, if their illness runs its normal course. Anyone can make a referral to hospice, including physicians, family members, clergy, or health professionals. Physician care will continue while receiving Hospice treatment. The patient may discontinue Hospice care at any time and return to cure-oriented care.

Grief Support is available not only to hospice families, but to anyone in the community who is dealing with the death of a loved one or dear friend. All services are provided by qualified therapists. There is no charge for grief support services, however, donations are appreciated.

Hospice can be reached by calling 1-800-252-2065, or a physician may write a Hospice order if the patient is hospitalized.

For a listing of Munson Healthcare phone numbers and addresses, click here.

If you are a Munson Healthcare patient and have a compliment, concern, or complaint, please contact one of our Patient Liaisons.

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