When my mom's condition deteriorated and doctors told me hospice care was recommended, my heart was…read moreheavy. I told them Gentiva was our choice. The caregivers remembered my mom and I from my dad's passing. It was like having a friend with me, as we walked the path with my mom. I hope you don't need these services, however we know we all come to the end of this life, so when you do, Gentiva will take care of you & your family during the worst times.

Words cannot fully express the quality of care provided by the entire DaySpring team. From the call…read morecenter to the folks providing frontline care; home health aides, nurses and case managers all provided compassionate care. I highly recommend Day Spring Hospice.

From the owner: DaySpring Hospice is a locally-owned and managed hospice agency serving the Wiregrass area since…read more2003. We integrate and address the diverse, seen and unseen needs of patients and their families. The emphasis is on comfort care (pain and symptom control), maintaining dignity, and increasing quality of life, rather than curative treatment. Hospice recognizes that every individual is different, therefore the hospice team creates an individualized plan of care to meet the specific needs and wishes of the patient and their family. Hospice staff members are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Hospice care can also be provided in other locations such as assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or other long-term care facility. Our "Circle of Care" concept surrounds the patient with support, ensuring the highest possible quality of life. DaySpring Hospice provides support to natural helpers, including family, friends, personal physicians and members of religious or social groups. The "Circle of Care" Teams are dedicated to helping the patient maintain his/her dignity, increasing their quality of life and providing comfort - not only for physical symptoms, but also for their emotional and spiritual needs.

I truly loved Vitas until my father died. He was not a patient however, my grandmother was. He…read morecalled on call emergency the night before he died. The on call nurse went over to my grandma's and dad's house with her husband that isn't an employee and never had a background check. The next morning he was dead. I found out from friends of mine the stuff that that the nurses were saying about my father after he was removed from the house bybthe funeral home. As the daughter, it hurt my feelings terribly. I'm just sharing my experience with Vitas as I wouldn't want other families to deal with this!! Everyone deserves respect. My father never ever in his life talked bad about anyone. matter of fact, he would give his shirt off his back to anyone that needed it. So with all this being said, please choose wisely when looking for home health care for your loved one!!

From the owner: If you or a loved one is facing a life-limiting illness, VITAS Healthcare can help. We focus on…read moreyou, not your disease, to ensure comfort and dignity near the end of life. VITAS provides you and your family with a team of hospice professionals--physician, nurse, hospice aide, social worker, chaplain, volunteer--to meet physical, emotional and spiritual needs. We care for you wherever you call home--a private residence, assisted living community or nursing home. If symptoms become severe, we have Intensive Comfort Care, shifts of 24-hour continuous care until symptoms are under control. For those symptoms that cannot be managed at home, VITAS also provides inpatient hospice beds and units in local hospitals. With VITAS you're never alone. We're available 24/7/365, with support available even on holidays and weekends. In the transition from hospital to home, from curative to palliative care, from chronic to end-stage disease, VITAS is with you every step of the way.

Amazing hospice care. Every person at this company, from those who answered the phone all the way…read morethrough the nurses and doctor were the best! They were all very kind, compassionate, helpful, supportive, knowledgeable, professional and expeditious. Top notch care and top notch service. They were very quick to respond to every need, big and small. I highly recommend this company.

If you're reading this I know you're having a hard time. But Big Bend Hospice is a really nice…read moreplace. You will have 24 hour access to your loved one. Parking is free and there are several restaurants in the area. The rooms are large and comfortable with cable tv and plenty of seating. The chairs fold into beds if you want to sleep over. My loved one had a private room and restroom with a shower. It's more peaceful than a hospital. There are fresh flowers and hummingbird feeders outside the windows. Watching birds compete with a squirrel for food was a welcome distraction. Unfortunately, the main gazebo was occupied by a smoker. But there are quiet places including a reflection room with a guitar you can borrow and outdoor seating throughout the space. A musician came by and sang to my loved one. Volunteers will occasionally relieve you if you don't want to leave your person alone. A church left a basket of snacks & beverages for the staff and visitors. There's a kitchen area with a full-size fridge, microwave and plastic utensils so you can bring or reheat meals. My loved one was regularly bathed and cared for. But it was difficult for me to grasp that patients aren't encouraged to drink water or do anything that will prolong life. The goal of hospice is to prioritize the patient's comfort and dignity and to support the family. The staff is accessible and caring with one exception. The first nurse I met was miffed when I asked about how often my loved one would be turned to prevent bedsores. But you have to advocate if they can't speak for themselves. Overall, I wish my loved one could have gone to BBH when there was still time to appreciate the surroundings. I recommend Big Bend and I hope this review makes your decision easier. Hugs!

The beauty of hospice services is they are designed to meet you where you are. Whether you live in…read moreyour own home or apartment, the home of a family member or friend, or in an assisted-living or nursing home facility, hospice services are accessible to all eligible patients. Their services are even available in hospital settings.