There are thousands of hospices located throughout the United States. Finding a local organization can be challenging for caregivers. Here are some sources for finding a Hospice near you:
Yellow Pages
Check your local yellow pages book. Look up the category "Hospice.” If you can’t find that term, try “Area Agency on Aging.” Every community has one, and this federally-mandated organization is staffed by professionals who know every elder program and service in your area.
Online
There are many resources online that can help you locate a hospice organization in your area. Try these:
Hospice Directory
www.hospicedirectory.org
HospiceDirectory.org is a subsidiary of the Hospice Foundation of America (HFA).
Hospice Foundation
www.hospicefoundation.org
The Hospice Foundation of America’s website provides a free Hospice locator. From the home page, click on “Locate a Hospice.”
Hospice Net
www.hospicenet.org
A website that support patients and families who are facing a life-threatening illness.
International Association for Hospice & Palliative Care
www.hospicecare.com
A non-profit organization who aims to increase the availability and access to high quality hospice and palliative care for patients and families throughout the world.
Hospital Medical Social Workers
If your loved one has entered the hospital due to a terminal illness, the hospital medical social worker has expertise in helping you find resources in your community. The social worker can (and must) provide you with a list of all hospices in your area. If the social worker only informs you about the hospital's own hospice (or a hospice which is part of the same healthcare system as the hospital) then a violation of the standards of care has occurred. You have a right to be informed of all options available to you, and the social worker must provide that information to you.