What is Hospice - Grace Hospice

Grace Hospice caregiver holding hands and sharing a warm conversation with an older woman receiving hospice care.

Hospice Care with

grace and dignity

Grace Hospice is a faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to serving individuals with terminal illnesses throughout the Twin Cities metro area. Our care is rooted in compassion, spiritual support, and volunteerism.

We surround patients and their loved ones with comfort, expert symptom management, honesty, and respect, providing emotional and spiritual support every step of the way.

Hospice care focuses on enhancing quality of life for those with a life expectancy of six months or less. Our team offers comprehensive medical, personal, and spiritual care, always centered on comfort and dignity.

Wherever you call home; whether a private residence, assisted living community, or skilled nursing facility, Grace Hospice is there to support you.

Grace Hospice caregiver smiling and engaging with an older adult while they play a stringed musical instrument together.

Resources

Members of:
National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation
www.nphihealth.org

Minnesota Network of Hospice & Palliative Care
www.mnhpc.org

Common

hospice

care questions

What is hospice care?

Hospice is care is comfort-focused care for people with a serious illness who are no longer seeking a cure. It supports patients and their loved ones by prioritizing comfort, dignity, and quality of life, wherever the patient calls home.

Who pays for hospice care?

Medicare, Medicaid, and many health insurance plans will pay for hospice care services. Private pay is an option as well.

How do I know if my loved one is ready for hospice?

It is hard knowing when the right moment for hospice is. If your loved one is expressing they no longer want to pursue treatment, want to shift to a more comfort-focused plan, or you are noticing changes in your loved one – it might be a good time to give Grace Hospice a call and talk more. Our team can help provide more information and assess whether hospice is appropriate for your loved one.

How do I get started with hospice?

Give Grace Hospice a call at 612-238-0034. You will be connected with one of our Intake Specialists who will help walk you through the steps in starting services with hospice. If you’re not feeling quite ready to sign on to services, our Intake Specialists can answer any questions you have or coordinate a consultation with a member of our team.

Have More Questions?

Grace Hospice is here to provide clarity and support for any questions you have during this journey.

What They

say about us?

Hear from families who have experienced our compassionate care. Grace Hospice is honored to support each patient with dignity and respect.

We had Grace Hospice for about 2 weeks through my mom’s sharp decline and eventual passing. The services offered included music therapy, visits from the chaplain, nurse and aide visits. They were extremely kind, gentle, and comforting for me and my mom. They were also very responsive when I called with questions or needs. It was a blessing to have such great people help me cope through this difficult time.

Nancy

Daughter

I had an amazing experience with Grace Hospice and can’t recommend them highly enough. Kind, competent, understanding, and caring. They helped both my mom and me through her end of life journey. They always kept me updated and answered all of my questions thoroughly. They have an amazing team of dedicated employees and volunteers that won’t let you down.

Zachary

Son

My mom loves the entire group at Grace Hospice! She has been very well cared for and she loves the attention the team gives her. This experience has been so much better than another hospice group we had with my father. Each and every member of the team includes the family in updates. Thank you everyone for your incredible kindness in this difficult journey. You have made it possible to enjoy our time with mom.

Pam

Daughter