About Us

We offer compassionate end-of-life care services to patients and their families. Our team of experts provides care and support to manage pain and symptoms and provide emotional support during this difficult time.

We understand the loss of a loved one can be difficult. We offer grief support services to help individuals and families cope with their loss and find comfort during this difficult time.

We offer hospice care at home to provide patients with comfort and dignity in their own home. Our team of experts provides medical care, emotional support, and assistance with daily living activities.

We offer volunteer opportunities for individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of others. Our volunteers provide companionship, emotional support, and assistance with daily living activities.

We provide round-the-clock care to ensure that your loved one is always comfortable and supported.

Our team of experienced medical professionals will work alongside your loved one's doctors to provide the best possible care.

We understand that this can be a difficult time for everyone involved. We offer emotional support to both patients and their families.

 When a person is diagnosed with a life-limiting illness and a physician determines that they may have six months or less to live, it’s natural for patients and families to feel overwhelmed, uncertain, and afraid. In those moments, the focus of care often shifts — from trying to cure, to seeking comfort, peace, and quality of life.

One of the most common misunderstandings about hospice is that choosing it means giving up. But in truth, hospice care is not about surrender — it’s about support.

Hospice brings compassionate, personalized care to wherever patients call home. It surrounds both patients and their loved ones with a team of professionals who are dedicated to easing pain, managing symptoms, and offering emotional and spiritual support. It’s care that honors each person’s values, wishes, and dignity.

Hospice is about making the most of each day — creating space for connection, reflection, love, and presence. It’s about making sure no one walks this path alone.

Choosing hospice isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of a different kind of care. One that focuses on comfort, meaning, and the moments that matter most.

 One of the things many people don’t realize is that hospice care is easier to access than they might think. Unlike home health care, hospice does not require a doctor’s referral to get started.

Anyone who is concerned about a person’s well-being—whether it’s a family member, caregiver, friend, or even the patient themselves—can reach out and ask about hospice care. In fact, patients can refer themselves.

If you're wondering whether hospice might be the right step, it’s okay to ask questions. You don’t have to wait for someone else to bring it up. Hospice teams are here to listen, provide guidance, and help you understand the options—with compassion and without pressure.

 Some people worry that entering hospice means handing over all control—that once someone leaves the hospital, their care will be dictated by doctors or family members, leaving them with little say in what happens next.

But the truth is just the opposite. Hospice is built on respect, choice, and collaboration.

Every aspect of care is centered around the patient—their values, their wishes, and what matters most to them. From pain management to emotional and spiritual support, hospice is a team effort, and the patient is always at the heart of that team.

We don’t take decisions away—we help empower patients and their loved ones to make the ones that feel right for them. It’s care that listens, honors, and uplifts, every step of the way.

 One of the most common misunderstandings about hospice care is the belief that once a patient is admitted, they can no longer seek other treatments or leave hospice altogether. This simply isn’t true.

Hospice is a choice—and that choice always remains in the hands of the patient.

Patients are free to pursue other types of care, including hospitalization, if their needs change. And if a patient decides to leave hospice care for any reason, they absolutely can. If their condition later meets eligibility again, they can be readmitted to hospice at any time with a provider’s recommendation.

Hospice is here to support—not to limit. It’s about giving patients and families the freedom, flexibility, and compassionate care they need during a very personal journey. 

 We know that conversations about cost can feel overwhelming. What’s “expensive” can look different for each of us, depending on our circumstances, and that can make people hesitant to explore hospice care—even when it might be the right time.

The truth is, many patients and families are surprised to learn how much is included—and how much is covered.

Hospice provides comprehensive care to manage the symptoms of a life-limiting illness. This includes physicians, nurses, aides, social workers, spiritual support, music and massage therapy, medications, medical equipment, and more—all brought to wherever the patient calls home.

Most of these services are fully covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurance plans.

 And for those without coverage, we’re here to help. Our team is committed to making sure every patient and family understands their options and receives the care they deserve—without added financial stress.

Hospice isn’t just a service. It’s a support system, a source of comfort, and a way to bring peace and dignity during a profoundly important time.

 Hospice Cares for More Than Just the Patient—It Cares for the Whole Family

Hospice care is not just for those living with a serious illness—it’s also for the people who love and care for them. One of the most meaningful aspects of hospice is the peace of mind it brings to families and friends, knowing their loved one is being cared for with compassion, dignity, and expertise.

But hospice support goes even deeper.

Families and caregivers receive ongoing guidance and care too—from help with advance planning and emotional support during their loved one’s journey, to grief counseling and bereavement services after a loss. Respite care is also available, giving caregivers a chance to rest and recharge.

Hospice is truly a circle of care—surrounding patients and their loved ones with comfort, connection, and support at every step.

 For patients living with chronic or debilitating illnesses—and for the people who care for them—it’s important to know that there are compassionate, specialized options available. Two of the most supportive approaches are hospice care and palliative care. While they are often confused, they serve different roles in a patient’s journey.

Both types of care focus on comfort, quality of life, and support—wherever the patient calls home. But there is one key difference:

• Hospice care is designed for patients with a life-limiting illness, when a cure is no longer the goal. The focus shifts entirely to comfort, symptom relief, and emotional and spiritual support.
   
• Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness—even alongside treatments meant to cure or slow disease. It focuses on managing symptoms and improving quality of life while still pursuing medical treatment.
   

Whether someone is receiving hospice or palliative care, the goal is the same: to ensure every patient is cared for with dignity, compassion, and comfort. 

This is a common misconception—and an important one to clear up. A Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order is never required to begin hospice care.

The only medical requirement to qualify for hospice is that a physician has given a prognosis of six months or less to live, should the illness follow its natural course. That’s it.

Whether or not a patient chooses to have a DNR in place is entirely up to them. Hospice care is grounded in honoring each patient’s wishes, values, and decisions—including how they want to approach end-of-life care.

We’re here to support, not to impose—and to help patients and families navigate these choices with compassion, clarity, and respect.

While patients qualify for hospice care based on a prognosis of six months or less to live, there is no hard limit on how long hospice services can continue.

As long as a physician determines that the patient continues to meet the criteria for a life-limiting illness, hospice care will continue—providing comfort, support, and dignity every step of the way.

Our goal is to walk alongside patients and their families for as long as they need us, offering expert care, compassionate presence, and the reassurance that no one has to face this journey alone. 

 Many people associate hospice only with terminal cancer, but hospice care is available to anyone facing a life-limiting illness with a doctor’s prognosis of six months or less.

This includes conditions like cardiovascular disease, stroke, dementia, Alzheimer’s, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), and more.

No matter the diagnosis, hospice is here to provide compassionate support, comfort, and care tailored to each person’s unique journey.

 Hospice Care: Support for Patients and Families—Then, and After

Hospice care is dedicated to providing comfort, support, and dignity to those living with a life-limiting illness, helping patients and their loved ones make the most of their time together.

But when that time comes to an end, hospice care doesn’t stop.

Hospice continues to stand alongside families, offering compassionate support and bereavement services for at least a year after a loved one passes. At McLaren Hospice, we extend these bereavement services to anyone in the community—not just those who have been under our care.

Because healing and support matter long after the journey with hospice begins. 

Hospice is not a facility like a hospital or nursing home-though it can be provided there. Hospice care is special-it can provided wherever a patient calls home. Advanced Hospcie Care serves the Tri-Cities every day. We can help, wherever you are.

President of Advanced Hospice Care

Hospice Nurse and Director of Clinical Services

Office Manager

Medical Director