VITAS Healthcare

Hospice & Palliative · Missouri · Free

One of the largest hospice providers in the US, with locations across 14 states. A starting point for families navigating advance directives, DNR/DNI decisions, or what comfort care actually looks like at home. Medicare's hospice benefit covers nurse visits, medications, equipment, and 13 months of grief support for surviving family. Comfort care decisions are reversible — patients can leave and re-enter hospice as goals change. All services free of charge to qualifying seniors and family caregivers.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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