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Hospice Services

What is Hospice?

Hospice services provide compassionate medical support, comfort and dignity for patients in their final stage of life. The goal is to relieve pain and other symptoms of serious illness so patients and their loved ones can focus on making the most of their remaining time together.

In-Home Hospice Services:

The MaineHealth Care at Home in-home hospice program uses a collaborative approach to end-of-life care. Teams of physicians, nurses, social workers, volunteers, home health aides, counselors and chaplains work together to provide each patient with specialized services that meet their unique needs. Services include:

  • Respite care that allows primary caregivers to take a much-deserved break
  • Education about the disease process that helps patients and family members adjust to medical changes
  • Personal care and homemaking services
  • Counseling and emotional support
  • Physical, occupational, and speech therapies
  • Alternative therapies such as massage, reflexology, Reiki, acupuncture, and music
  • Companionship and spiritual guidance
  • Bereavement counseling
  • Telehealth video-consultations

Inpatient Hospice Services:

When a loved one needs advanced help with pain control and symptom management, an inpatient hospice facility such as a hospital, long-term care facility, or free-standing facility (like the Sussman House) is the solution. In an inpatient hospice facility, nurses are available around the clock to administer medications, treatments and emotional support to make the patient more comfortable. Inpatient hospice care often allows patients to control their symptoms so that they can return home for in-home hospice care.

Discover The Sussman House

The Sussman House is an inpatient hospice facility on the Pen Bay Medical Center campus. It is owned by the hospital and operated by MaineHealth Care at Home. Any patient admitted to the hospital may be transferred to the Sussman House if they are eligible for, and opt in to, our hospice program. There are seven patient suites which have been carefully designed to feel like home and to accommodate visitors 24/7.

Why MaineHealth Care at Home?

Through our partnership with MaineHealth and the Pen Bay Medical Center, MaineHealth Care at Home delivers a full range of high-quality, home-based and inpatient hospice services in mid coast Maine. Care is delivered by local teams including professionally trained nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, home health aides, nutritional counselors and social workers.

Provider Referrals

Our referral service is easy and convenient. Call 1-866-255-8744 (toll-free) for more information about any of our programs.