HSM Overview
At Hospice of Southern Maine (HSM), our mission is simple—providing compassion, care, and comfort at end of life. Since 2004, thousands of families across Maine have trusted us during their greatest time of need. We provide high-quality, expert care by our team of doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, grief counselors, and volunteers. Rest assured, we are here to help now or whenever you are ready.
Daryl J. Cady
Chief Executive Officer
Why choose Hospice of Southern Maine?
When it comes to hospice care, we know you have choices. Beginning with your first conversation with us, you can trust that your experience will be exceptional. Whether it’s our award-winning care and all the extras that come with it, or our commitment to sustainability and sound business practices, there are many reasons to choose Hospice of Southern Maine.
Our History
Hospice of Southern Maine initially grew from two hospice initiatives to build an inpatient facility: Hope Garden of York County and Horizon House of Cumberland County. These two organizations merged in 2003 to create Hospice of Southern Maine, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. In further support of this initiative to coordinate and expand hospice services, three home health agencies—Community Health Services in Portland, Southern Maine Health & Homecare Services in Kennebunk, and Visiting Nurse Services in Saco—joined our efforts. These three agencies allowed their home hospice programs to be integrated into one program under the auspices of Hospice of Southern Maine. Maine Medical Center, Southern Maine Medical Center and Maine Center for Cancer Medicine have also been vital collaborators in the development of Hospice of Southern Maine, the first free-standing, comprehensive, Medicare certified hospice program in Maine entirely devoted to the single mission of providing needed end-of-life care.
Our Values
Compassion
Compassion and love are centered in all our actions and decisions.
Respect
We celebrate each person as a unique individual and valued team member contributing to the overall success of Hospice of Southern Maine.
Service
Advocating for, establishing, and delivering the most compassionate and respectful hospice care for all patients, their families, and the community.
Excellence
Working with our patients, families, partners, employees, volunteers, and community, we maintain and innovate services to assure the highest standard of care.
Integrity
Working together we meet and exceed all ethical and legal rules and regulations. We stick to our values every day.
Stewardship
We carefully tend our resources—maintaining effective and efficient work environments and practices, while strategically marshaling resources and cultivating relationships that support our vision.