Why Families Choose Town Square Hospice
When someone you love needs compassionate end-of-life care, you want confidence that you’re making the right choice. You’re searching for a team that understands this difficult time and provides both medical expertise and genuine compassion. Town Square Hospice combines professional excellence with personalized care, ensuring your family receives the support you deserve during life’s most important journey.
We serve patients and their families across the Midwest with the same commitment to dignity, comfort, and peace that has earned the trust of hundreds of families before you.
Why is Hospice Care Important?
Focuses on What Matters Most
Hospice care shifts the focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life. When medical interventions are no longer helping, hospice provides comprehensive symptom management while allowing families to concentrate on meaningful time together.
Comprehensive Support System
Our interdisciplinary team includes physicians, hospice nurses, social workers, chaplains, and trained aides who work together to address medical, emotional, and spiritual needs. This level of care extends beyond what any single healthcare provider can offer.
Family-Centered Approach
We understand that when someone is facing a life expectancy of six months or less, the entire family needs support. Our services include respite care for caregivers, emotional support for all family members, and practical assistance with daily challenges.
Why Do People Go Into Hospice Care?
Families typically choose hospice when medical treatments are no longer improving quality of life or when someone prefers comfort-focused care over aggressive medical interventions. Common situations include:
Medical Necessity
When doctors determine that curative treatments are no longer beneficial, hospice provides appropriate medical care focused on comfort rather than cure.
Quality Over Quantity
Many families choose hospice because they want their loved one’s remaining time to be peaceful, comfortable, and spent in familiar surroundings rather than in hospitals or clinical settings.
Comprehensive Support
Hospice offers services that traditional medical care doesn’t provide, including 24/7 nursing support, emotional counseling, spiritual care, and bereavement support for families.
The journey matters. Let us walk beside you.
Why Hospice Care: Available Wherever You Call Home
Whether your loved one lives independently, in a nursing home, assisted living community, or needs a hospital bed at home, our team provides hospice services in the setting that feels most comfortable.
24/7 Professional Support
Medical concerns don’t follow business hours. Our hospice nurses and on-call team remain available around the clock to address symptoms, answer questions, or provide emergency support when needed.
Personalized Life Care
Every hospice patient receives an individualized care plan that reflects their specific needs, preferences, and family goals. We adjust our approach as needs change, ensuring appropriate support throughout the journey.
Holistic Approach
We understand the value of treating the whole person receiving hospice care. Our team addresses physical symptoms, emotional concerns, and spiritual needs through comprehensive support services.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hospice Care
Who Provides Hospice Care?
Our interdisciplinary team includes physicians, registered nurses, social workers, chaplains, hospice volunteers, and trained aides. Each team member brings specialized skills to address medical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
How Quickly Can Hospice Services Begin?
Most hospice programs can begin services within 24 hours of physician certification. We coordinate with your current healthcare team to ensure smooth transitions and immediate comfort measures.
Can I Stop Hospice Services If I Change My Mind?
Yes. Patients can discontinue hospice services at any time and return to curative treatments. You maintain complete control over your care decisions throughout the journey.
What About Pain Management?
Professional pain management is a cornerstone of hospice care. Our medical team specializes in keeping patients comfortable through medication adjustments, symptom monitoring, and alternative comfort measures.
What Our Families Say
Hospice Testimonials That Speak to Our Care
These hospice care testimonials reflect our commitment to serving each patient and family with the respect, dignity, and personalized attention they deserve.
Our Five Key Purposes
Comfort and Dignity
We focus on relieving pain and discomfort while ensuring each patient maintains dignity throughout their final days. Professional symptom management keeps patients as comfortable as possible.
Family Support
Our team offers respite care, education, and emotional assistance to help family members cope with caregiving responsibilities and the challenges of this journey.
Emotional and Spiritual Support
Licensed social workers and certified chaplains provide counseling and spiritual care, helping patients and families navigate emotional challenges and find peace.
Symptom Management
Our multidisciplinary team manages physical symptoms such as pain and nausea, ensuring patients remain comfortable and maintaining the highest possible quality of life.
Quality of Life Enhancement
We prioritize comfort, emotional connection, and meaningful moments with loved ones, helping families focus on what truly matters during this precious time.
Trusted Throughout the Midwest
Our hospice reviews consistently highlight the professional care that makes Town Square Hospice feel like a trusted friend. Families choose us because we combine medical expertise with genuine compassion, creating partnerships that support everyone involved.
When you choose Town Square Hospice, you’re choosing a team dedicated to making this journey as peaceful and meaningful as possible.
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