The patient’s primary care physician and family will help make this decision.

Hospice is available for any patient coping with any life-ending disease.

Patients need to consultation with their primary care physician or speak directly to a hospice care provider.

The Aroostook House of Comfort provides the facility or “house” for patients to receive hospice care services. The medical care is administered by a local Medicare-certified hospice care agency team, which includes a medical director, nurses, social workers, healthcare aides, spiritual care coordinator, bereavement support counselor, and trained volunteers, as well as a primary care physician or specialist.

Hospice care can begin immediately following a diagnosis.

We appreciate the vital role family and friends play in the care and comfort of our patients. Visitors are welcomed to remain on-site throughout their loved one’s stay. We do ask that everyone sign in at the front desk and children under the age of 12 be accompanied by an adult. All guests should self-monitor symptoms. They should not be ill with colds, flu, sore throat, cough, or any contagious condition and must follow infection control policies. If a patient prefers to limit company, please let the nursing staff or house volunteer know. They can help manage visitor flow.

Please contact our Medicare-certified hospice care agency with any billing or payment questions at 1-800-757-3326.

A DNR (do not resuscitate) is required.

The hospice care team surrounds the patient and family with a “circle of care” made up of several professionals focused on providing spiritual, social, emotional and medical support. This approach ensures the decision-making process includes the patient and family, allowing greater control over their care.