Henry Ford Hospice

Mission: To provide compassionate, patient-centered hospice care that respects the individual’s needs and values, offering comfort, dignity, and support to patients and families during life’s final journey.

Henry Ford Hospice in Detroit, Michigan, is a part of the Henry Ford Health System, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality hospice care to patients and families facing terminal illness. With a focus on comfort, dignity, and support, Henry Ford Hospice aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals in their final stages, ensuring they can live their remaining days as peacefully as possible. The hospice team provides care that respects the values and needs of each patient and their loved ones, while also offering grief and bereavement support.

Henry Ford Hospice offers comprehensive services for patients with life-limiting conditions, focusing on symptom management, pain relief, and emotional and spiritual support. The hospice care team includes doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers who work collaboratively to provide personalized care in the patient’s home, nursing home, or inpatient facility. In addition to medical care, Henry Ford Hospice provides counseling and support for families, including bereavement services to help them cope with the loss of a loved one. The organization also offers respite care to give caregivers temporary relief. The goal is to ensure that patients experience comfort and dignity, while families receive the necessary emotional and practical support during a challenging time.