AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT COVID-19
Hospicare is open to serve! Our Residence is accepting patients and our clinical staff is performing BOTH home visits and telemedicine as appropriate.
Due to COVID, visitation to the Residence is permitted 24-hours a day, but is limited to two visitors at a time per patient. Each visitor is limited to one two-hour visit per day and must remain in the patient’s room at all times. All visitors are screened before entry and will be provided PPE (personal protective equipment) to be worn while in the building. There may be additional visitor precautions taken during Hospicare’s 10-day observation period for new Residence patients. If you have questions, please call us at 607-272-0212 during business hours (M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm).
Our Mission
Our mission is to bring medical expertise and compassionate, respectful care to people and their loved ones at any stage of a life-threatening illness, and to provide information and education about advanced illness, dying, and bereavement to the entire community.
Our Services
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Palliative Care
Hospice is a medical specialty that allows you and your family to focus on quality of life. We care for people in our community who are dying by providing physical, emotional and spiritual comfort.
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Hospice
Our interdisciplinary team provides support and comfort in the last six months of life by taking into consideration medical, emotional and spiritual needs so you can more fully enjoy time with loved ones.
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Grief
Support groups, workshops, community memorials, and private counseling sessions are available to anyone in our service area who is grieving the death of a loved one, whether or not they died on hospice.
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Upcoming Events
Wed 21ONLINE: Grieving Together Ongoing Support Group
April 21 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pmThu 22Enjoying the Swimmer’s Journey
April 22 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmTue 27How to Make a Death Binder: A Gift to Your Loved Ones
April 27 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sign up for Services »
Anyone can contact Hospicare to begin the referral process; the referral does not have to begin with a physician. To begin the process, call our admissions staff at 607-272-0212.
Get Involved »
Hospicare relies on the generosity of our community to provide gifts of time, talent, and treasure. Become an important part of the fabric of our organization as a volunteer, a donor, or by attending one of our events.
Advance Care Planning »
End-of-life planning creates peace of mind for yourself, and is a gift to the people you love most. Hospicare is here to support you every step of the way, from explaining the important forms to have on file and offering tips to start conversations with loved ones.
For Medical Community»
Our individualized, patient- and family-centered care is based on the principles of comfort, dignity, and choice. Whether you are a patient, family member or a part of the medical community, It’s never too early to call and ask questions.