York Hospital Hospice

Hospice serving 24 communities in southern Maine

York Hospital Hospice, in partnership with Merrimack Valley Hospice, provides compassionate medical care and support services for patients facing life-limiting illnesses. Whether patients are at home, in a hospital or a long-term care or assisted living facility, York Hospital Hospice provides compassionate physical, emotional and spiritual care for patients, and will coordinate grief and bereavement support for families and caregivers.

One of only two not-for-profit hospices in the York, Maine region
Medicare and Medicaid Certified
The hospice Medical Director is board certified in hospice and palliative care and has extensive experience in end-of-life care
Our clinical staff has advanced training in hospice and palliative care and receive on-going continuing medical education

How We Can Help

Physician Medical Director

Physicians provide medical oversight, monitor the patient’s condition and are available for consultation and home visits.

Nursing Care

Nursing Care is provided by registered nurses who act as the patient’s care manager. Nurses make regular visits to the patient’s home to monitor the patient and provide expert pain and symptom management and support. The hospice medical director also follow each patient’s care closely and are available for consultation and home visits.

Hospice Aides

Hospice Aides provide assistance with personal care such as dressing, bathing and can also provide light meal preparation. All services are provided by trained or certified aides with additional training in hospice care.

Social Work Services

Social Work Services are available to assist the entire family with the day-to-day concerns that often come up when a patient is facing a life-limiting illness.

Emotional and Spiritual Support

Emotional and Spiritual support is provided by chaplains who offer multi-denominational support to patients and families and often act as a liaison to the patient’s own religious community.

Expressive Therapy Services

Expressive Therapy services include music, texture, art, sand therapy, massage, journaling, and Reiki. Legacy projects are available and offer patients the opportunity to leave a special remembrance to families and loved ones.

Bereavement Support

Bereavement Support includes counseling and support services totally focused on the needs of the patient, family and loved ones. Bereavement services are available for 24 months following the loss. Services can include one-on-one and group counseling, as well as community-based support groups for people of all ages. Memorial services are provided in nursing homes, assisted living and other facilities for staff and other residents who are grieving a loss. Download a list of upcoming support groups

Careers at York Hospital Hospice

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Volunteer

As a nonprofit organization, our agencies rely on the generosity and support of supporters and volunteers to make care and services available to all patients and their families.

Support

When you support York Hospital Hospice, you help continue our mission to deliver vital services that enrich the lives of your neighbors who might not otherwise receive the care they so desperately need.

Arrange for Care

Although every patient is different, early referrals to hospice are most beneficial to the patient and family. Early referrals to York Hospital Hospice can allow the patient and family to focus on the time they have together.

Events

York Hospital Hospice Remembrance Wreath

Every year the Village of York becomes a wonderful display of holiday lights. For some, the lights signify the start of the holiday season and festivities shared with those we love. For others, the lights may evoke memories of family or friends who are no longer with us to gather in celebration. As part of […]

With your emotional support for the family and medical knowledge, we were able to grant my husband’s wish to be home for his final days. For that, we are most grateful. Everyone at York Hospital Hospice played a very important role during a very difficult time. Words cannot express how much we appreciate your support and contributions to a pain-free and comfortable journey’s end for my husband.
Holly and Family