Why People Choose Hospice Care

Many families call us when they’re exhausted. Maybe pain is getting harder to control, or you’re back at the hospital again, or you’re doing everything you can as a caregiver and it still doesn’t feel like enough. Hospice helps people with comfort, dignity, and making the most of the time you have together.

Why Consider Hospice Now?

Just as you seek medical specialists for treatment, think of hospice as a team of experts dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized end-of-life care.

When someone you love is living with a serious illness, hospice offers comfort care, plus support for caregivers.

Our promise is helping guide people with compassion, expertise, and empathy. We help people stay as comfortable as possible, wherever they call home.

We believe in making every moment of life as meaningful as possible. From the first days of a life-limiting illness to the last, we celebrate life and honor every person in our care.

Families often reach out to us when they want:

• Better symptom relief (pain, breathing, anxiety, nasuea)
• Fewer urgent trips to the ER or hospital
• More support at home for both the patient and caregiver
• Clear guidance on what to expect and what to do next.

Not sure if it’s time? Call us at 952-898-1022 and we’ll help talk it through. We answer our phones 24/7.

Where hospice care happens

Minnesota Hospice provides care wherever the patient calls home including:

– Private home (house, condo or apartment)

– A friend’s or family member’s home

– Assisted living or memory care

– Skilled nursing facility

Your hospice care location depends on your support needs, and what’s realistic for the family. We will help you think it through.

What does hospice cost?

For most families, nothing. Hospice is covered under Medicare Part A (hospital insurance). The vast majority of our families have no out-of-pocket expense for hospice services under Medicare or Medicaid. Most private insurance plans also cover hospice services, though coverage varies by plan.

Learn more about medicare coverage

The Minnesota Hospice care team

You’ll have a team that supports and guides, ensuring your loved ones feel comforted and cared for.

You’ll see the same familiar faces, not a different person every visit. Our team members live and work in the same communities they serve. They understand local resources, respond quickly, and build relationships with families.

Your care team may include:

• Nurses for symptom management and regular visits

• Home health aides for personal care support

• Social workers for emotional support and resources

• Spiritual care (if desired)

• On-call nurse support 24/7 for urgent questions

About Minnesota Hospice

Minnesota Hospice is a Medicare 5-star rated, independent, and locally owned hospice. We’ve been awarded Best Hospice in multiple Readers’ Choice Awards, named Bronze Best Hospice in the Star Tribune’s Minnesota’s Best Awards, and honored as a Top Workplace in Minnesota.

Our purpose is to help people find meaning, purpose, and peace in their final days.