Hospice - Information for Consumers

Hospice is a program that provides care to terminally ill individuals that focuses on easing symptoms rather than treating disease. Information about Hospices can be found at:

• About Hospice Care

For a List of all available Hospices, please visit:

• Home Health and Hospice Profiles

For Information about filing a complaint about a Hospice, please visit:

• Complaints About Home Care Agencies and Hospices

For additional information about Long Term Care, please visit:

• Consumer Guide to Community Based Long Term Care

For information about Medicare and Medicaid, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website:

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

If you need more information about Hospice Care, please contact the Division of Home and Community Based Services at 518-408-1638 or homecare@health.ny.gov