Compassionate Hospice CAre in the southern tier

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Hospice focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life when a cure is no longer possible. It brings together expert medical care, pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and guidance for families—wherever the patient calls home. 

To learn more about hospice care and how it can support you and your loved ones, please read our comprehensive guide: What Is Hospice Care? A Guide for Families in the Southern Tier. 

Choosing hospice doesn’t mean giving up. It means getting expert care and guidance so patients and families can focus on what matters most. Our team is here to help you decide and answer any questions along the way. 

Hospice is often the right choice when a serious illness can no longer be cured, and the focus shifts to comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Signs it may be time to consider hospice include frequent hospitalizations, increased need for help with daily activities, uncontrolled symptoms, or simply wanting support to live each day as fully as possible.

For more detailed guidance, please read our blog post: When Is the Right Time for Hospice? Key Signs to Consider. 

Hospice is here to support and empower caregivers, not replace them, and we’re committed to being available whenever you need us—day or night. While we don’t provide continuous in-home care, nurses and staff visit regularly based on your loved one’s needs. A nurse is always on-call 24/7 for urgent questions or visits. If around-the-clock care is needed, we can help coordinate additional support or short-term inpatient care. 

Most families never have to worry about the cost of hospice care. Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans cover it fully—so you can focus on your loved one, not the bills. Hospice coverage applies in the patient’s home, a nursing facility, an assisted living setting, or a dedicated hospice home, and includes medications, equipment, and supplies related to the terminal illness. 

For those without insurance, or who are under-insured, CareFirstNY offers a sliding fee scale and financial assistance. No one is ever denied hospice care because of an inability to pay.

Anyone can make a referral into hospice care—patients, family members, friends, or healthcare providers.  The process is simple: once a referral is submitted, our team will promptly reach out to discuss needs, answer questions, coordinate with the physician, and arrange admission if the patient chooses to start care. 

Ready to take the first step? Make a Referral online or call (607) 962-3100 to speak to an Admissions Coordinator.