compassion, care, and comfort
through end of life
Local experts you can trust.
Hospice of Southern Maine is here to listen to you and address what matters most. We are experts in managing pain and symptoms, helping with daily personal care, and supporting you and your family with all your medical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
We are here to help make each day the best it can be in the weeks, months, or even years to come.
Dr. Fernando Moreno, MD, HPM
Medical Director
What is Hospice?
Hospice care focuses on the individual at the end of life, and their family. At Hospice of Southern Maine, we believe in doing everything we can to provide the highest quality of care for our patients. Striving to help each patient reach their goals at end of life, we work together to create an individualized plan of care with each of our patients. That includes support from family caregivers, loved ones, and our interdisciplinary team of clinicians.
Hospice provides individualized care and support for people with a life expectancy of 6 months or less (if the illness runs its natural course). Our dynamic team of professionals educates and supports caregivers to fulfill the role they want to have during this process.
Our Care
Home Hospice
The majority of our patients receive care where they currently reside—whether that's their home, assisted living facility, long-term care facility, or the hospital.
Gosnell Memorial Hospice House
When pain and symptoms can no longer be managed at home, Gosnell Memorial Hospice House is available for 24/7 inpatient care.
Caring Comfort Program
The Caring Comfort Program is a free, non-medical service for individuals with a serious illness who wish to improve their quality of life but are not yet eligible or ready for hospice.
Accessing Our Services
Our admissions team understands this can be a very difficult time. They are ready and available to answer your questions or ensure you or your loved one gets the prompt care you need.
What Makes Us Different
Many things set Hospice of Southern Maine apart from other hospice providers in our area. In addition to being local, nonprofit, and independent from any large healthcare systems, we own and operate Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, the only hospice house in southern Maine. Other differentiators include:
Award-Winning Care
Largest Hospice in Southern Maine
Both Independent and Nonprofit
Unrivaled Responsiveness
Experts in Our Field
Broad Eligibility Considerations
Complimentary Volunteer and Pet Therapy Services
Grief Support
Environmental Sustainability
And so much more…
Recent News
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With your help...
With your help, we can provide personalized, compassionate hospice care that honors the lives of those we serve. Your support makes all the difference as we work to reimagine end-of-life care.
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CME Program: Pain & Symptom Management
This presentation provides the learner with tools to support patients and their caregivers during the advanced and end stages of disease through end of life. Viewers can earn one CME credit hour.
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Looking for a career change? We Are Hiring!
We are looking for amazing colleagues to join our team of dedicated hospice care professionals. Are you ready for a career change that is both challenging and fulfilling? We hope so!
Become a part of our community!
Careers
Want to make a difference in our community? If so, we are always on the lookout for kind and talented individuals to join our team of professionals.
Volunteer
From direct care to organizational support, our volunteers experience profound emotional and spiritual rewards that come from deeply meaningful work.
Donate
To provide the very best in hospice care to all our patients—regardless of their ability to pay—we rely on the support of our donors and we are grateful for their contributions.
Events
Our events aim to educate our community about hospice, remember and celebrate our loved ones who have died, and raise funds to support hospice care in southern Maine.