Hospice Care

Where Courage Meets Comfort

Facing a serious illness can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate it alone. Frederick Health Hospice provides compassionate care and support for patients and families in both Frederick and Montgomery County.

Have questions about hospice care? We’re here to help. Call 240-566-3030 or Request a Call.

Why Families Choose Frederick Health Hospice

• Care Wherever You Call Home - We bring comprehensive hospice care directly to patients throughout Frederick and Montgomery counties.
• Support for the Whole Family - Our team provides physical, emotional and spiritual support for patients and their loved ones.
• Specialized Services - Our programs include music therapy, pet therapy, and specialized support for veterans.
• The Kline Hospice House - A warm, peaceful residential setting providing specialized 24/7 comfort care when patients need it most.

Who Is Eligible for Hospice Care?

Frederick Health Hospice welcomes individuals with life-limiting illnesses, regardless of their ability to pay. You may be eligible for hospice care if:

• Your illness is life-limiting. Your hospice physician and primary care provider (if you have one) certify that your life expectancy is six months or less if your illness follows its natural course. Hospice care can continue for over six months if you continue to meet eligibility requirements.
• You choose comfort-focused care. Rather than treatment intended to cure your terminal illness, hospice care focuses on managing symptoms, providing comfort, and supporting your quality of life.
• You select hospice care. You sign a statement confirming your decision to receive hospice care for your terminal illness.

Getting Started with Hospice Care

Our team is here to answer your questions and guide you through the process. Once we receive your request, we'll contact you to schedule an evaluation, often within 48 hours. Evaluations can take place at home, in a senior living community, skilled nursing facility, or hospital.

During your evaluation, a hospice nurse or intake coordinator will:

• Listen to your understanding of the illness and what matters most to you or your loved one.
• Answer questions about hospice care and your options.
• Review eligibility and coverage, including the Medicare Hospice Benefit, and explain how Frederick Health Hospice can help.
• Guide you through admission and provide consent forms if you're eligible and ready to begin care.

Have questions? Contact Frederick Health Hospice to learn more or request an evaluation.

Call 240-566-3030 or Request a Call.

Hospice Can Help Sooner Than You Think

Hospice isn’t only for the final days of life. Starting hospice care sooner gives patients and families more time to benefit from expert symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, caregiver guidance and improved quality of life.

Don’t wait for a crisis to ask about the benefits of hospice care.

Whether you’re ready for hospice care or simply want to learn more about your options, our team can help you.

Make a Referral

Anyone can make a referral to hospice. If you feel a loved one or patient with a life-limiting illness could benefit from hospice services, please contact us at 240-566-3030 or fill out our online referral form.

Submit a Referral