I’ve had countless conversations with families facing a terminal illness, and one question comes up almost every time:
“Can we receive hospice care at home?”
The answer is yes—and more patients and carers are choosing that path every day.
Hospice care at home enables individuals to remain in their own homes, surrounded by loved ones, while receiving expert medical support, personal care, and emotional support from a compassionate care team.
It’s about comfort, dignity, and staying connected to the people and places that matter most.
Here’s what I often share with families when they are navigating this important stage of end-of-life care.
What exactly is hospice care at home?
Hospice at home means receiving expert medical care, emotional support, and day-to-day assistance in your own home—whether that’s your residence, a family member’s house, or a senior living facility.
The goal of hospice care is comfort, not cure. We focus on relieving symptoms, reducing pain, and ensuring that each person lives their remaining time with as much peace, dignity, and meaning as possible. Surrounded by loved ones, in a familiar setting, patients can receive the highest level of end-of-life care while remaining where they feel safest.
Why More Families Choose End-of-Life Care at Home?
Because home is where people feel most at ease. According to national reports:
Nearly 49.1 % of Medicare decedents received hospice care in 2022.
Source: NHPCO Facts & Figures 2024
More than half of patients with serious illnesses say they’d rather spend their final days at home.
Receiving hospice care at home means being surrounded by family, laughter, and treasured memories—comfort that no hospital room or inpatient facility can replicate.
Benefits of Choosing Hospice Care at Home
Choosing hospice care at home allows individuals with a terminal illness to remain in their own home, surrounded by loved ones, while receiving expert, compassionate care. Unlike a hospital or inpatient setting, hospice at home provides a familiar and peaceful environment where both the patient and their family can feel safe, supported, and heard. It focuses on meeting not only medical needs but also emotional, spiritual, and practical needs—bringing dignity, comfort, and personalized attention to every stage of the end-of-life journey.
With Lifted, families benefit from a complete home service that combines the strength of the hospice movement with a compassionate team approach. Our services are designed to improve the quality of life for both patients and carers through:
- Expert nursing care and symptom management provided by qualified nurses, doctors, and district nurses
- Help with daily personal care such as bathing and hygiene from trained healthcare assistants
- Guidance and support from social care professionals, carers, and a compassionate hospice staff
- Access to essential medical equipment, medications, and supplies—delivered directly to the home
- Emotional and spiritual support through regular contact with chaplains, counsellors, and grief support teams
- Ongoing education and advice for families and caregivers
- A coordinated approach to addressing the practical needs of the patient and family
- 24/7 clinical support, ensuring no one ever feels alone in this journey
This comprehensive model of life care allows patients to receive hospice care on their terms—ensuring comfort, preserving independence, and creating space for connection and peace in the time that remains.
Who will be helping us?
Hospice care is a team effort. At Lifted, your in-home care may include:
- Nurses and case managers overseeing medical needs
- Physicians coordinating with your doctors
- Hospice aides helping with daily care and hygiene
- Social workers and chaplains for emotional and spiritual support
- Office staff and our operations team managing equipment, medications, and logistics
- Volunteers offering presence, conversation, or errands
Together, this dedicated hospice staff focuses on the whole person, while also supporting their family and carers through this challenging time.
What does it include?
At Lifted, our in-home hospice services are designed to meet the full range of practical, medical, and emotional needs. When you choose hospice care at home, you’ll receive:
- A personalized care plan tailored to the patient’s condition and goals
- Delivery of all necessary medical equipment, prescriptions, and supplies
- 24/7 access to a dedicated clinical support team
- Expert pain and symptom management to ensure comfort
- Ongoing education and advice for carers and family members
- Respite care to give loved ones time to rest and recharge
- Continued grief support for up to 13 months after death
Our approach is rooted in compassionate care, making sure every individual feels safe, heard, and cared for—every step of the way.
Will we be alone in this?
Never. That’s the heart of hospice care—to walk alongside you through every stage of this journey. From your first contact with us to the final goodbye and through the months that follow, our hospice team remains by your side.
When families feel supported, informed, and connected, they can focus on what matters most: time together, meaningful conversations, and cherished memories.
How to Start Hospice Care at Home with Lifted?
It begins with a conversation.
Reach out to Lifted. We’ll listen to your story, answer your questions, and guide you through your options. If it feels right, we’ll partner with your doctors to start services as soon as you’re ready.
Because no one should face a terminal illness alone, and with Lifted, you won’t have to.
Cindy Sumrall serves as the Chief Clinical Officer at Lifted Hospice, bringing more than 30 years of experience in nursing, hospice care, and healthcare leadership. Known for her steady, people-first approach, Cindy leads our clinical teams with a focus on compassion, safety, and excellence. She works side-by-side with our caregivers, guiding and supporting them as they deliver personalized care that honors each patient’s dignity and story.
Her background spans bedside nursing, infusion therapy, and senior leadership roles, equipping her with a deep understanding of both the clinical and human sides of end-of-life care. At Lifted, Cindy is committed to fostering a culture where patients, families, and staff alike feel seen, supported, and valued — ensuring our mission of helping people live life to the fullest is lived out every day.