Palliative Care vs Hospice Care: What’s the Difference?

Most families ask the same question: aren’t they the same thing?

They’re actually very similar in purpose, but used at different times.

Understanding Two Types of Supportive Care

  • Palliative care is support while a patient is still receiving treatment. It works alongside your current doctor and treatment plan to help manage pain, symptoms, and side effects.
  • Hospice care begins when the focus shifts from treating the illness to focusing on comfort and quality of life. It provides a more comprehensive, all-in-one approach, where a dedicated care team manages the patient’s needs medically, emotionally, and practically.

Both types of care focus on comfort, dignity, and support for both patients and their families.

The difference is timing and how care is delivered.

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

We offer both palliative and hospice services and are contracted with multiple insurance plans. better understand your options and next steps.

Call us today to learn what’s right for you or your loved one.

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