Comfort-focused care for people with serious illness — symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and help for the whole family, usually wherever the person lives.
133 providers statewide · most in Minneapolis, Edina, Minnesota
The Medicare Hospice Benefit covers hospice at essentially no cost for people with a prognosis of six months or less who choose comfort care — including nursing visits, medications for symptom relief, equipment, and grief support for family. Medical Assistance and most private insurance mirror this benefit.
No. Hospice means shifting the goal from curing the illness to comfort and quality of life. You can leave hospice at any time if your situation or goals change, and palliative care is available alongside curative treatment.
Most hospice care in Minnesota happens at home, in assisted living, or in a nursing home. Some organizations also run residential hospice houses for people who can't stay at home.
Ask about visit frequency, after-hours response times, and whether they serve your county. All Medicare-certified hospices provide the same core benefit, but staffing and responsiveness differ — that's what families notice most.
