Making the decision to stop cancer treatments and transition my mom to hospice care for her small cell lung cancer was incredibly difficult. Finding the right care was just as hard; we actually went through two different hospice companies before we finally found Compassus. I am so incredibly thankful we did.
My mom passed away on May 12th. Before Compassus stepped in, she was in agonizing pain (an 8 to 10 out of 10), and her quality of life was miserable. Dr. Vega came directly to our house to meet her face-to-face. He promised he would bring her pain down to at least a 3--explaining honestly that while he might not be able to eliminate it completely, he would make it bearable. He kept his promise and did what no other doctor at the previous hospice centers could do. In fact, a few days before she stopped talking, my mom told us she was feeling no pain at all. Dr. Vega truly took her pain from a 10 to a 0.
Every single staff member at Compassus was respectful, kind, and a genuine joy to speak with. They don't just support you while your loved one is passing; they are still here for us now with grief support groups and follow-up calls to check on our well-being. If you are looking for hospice care for a family member, I highly recommend Compassus. Thank you, Compassus, for making my mom's last days comfortable, and thank you, Dr. Vega, for giving her a peaceful, pain-free end. Our family cannot thank you enough. read more