HNCO provides comfort, support, and care for families dealing with the last phase of life. Our care team gives guidance and assurance and journeys with patients and families. Physical, spiritual, and emotional support is provided in the patient's home or where the patient lives. Palliative care is also available for those dealing with chronic illnesses, even if they are seeking curative measures. Free bereavement services, including individual counseling, support groups, and workshops, are provided for the families of hospice patients, and also to anyone in the community living with grief.

Links individuals diagnosed with a terminal illness with programs that provide supportive services during the final stages of their illness. Refers individuals who are in need of intermediate, secured or skilled nursing care with facilities that are appropriate to their needs and preferences.

Provides free consumer information on hospice care and puts the public in direct contact with hospice programs.

Provides a free online database with detailed information about Medicare-certified providers and compares care quality for nursing homes, doctors, hospitals, hospice centers, home health agencies, and more.

Offers online searchable directory of hospices, palliative care providers, and bereavement services.