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Whether you are planning for the future or coping with serious illness right now, considering the end of life is not easy. We understand you have questions. We are eager to share what we've learned in our 40 years as a hospice care leader.

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The 4 Levels of Hospice Care

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Hospice Care at Home Stylized icon for VITAS's round-the-clock Intensive Comfort Care.

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What People Say About Us

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“Every time a VITAS person came in to care for (my brother) Bob, it was an angel who was helping us on the journey.”

- John B., September 2020

“I could not have asked for a more loving and professional experience. I always knew that help was just a phone call away.”

- Holly L., November 2023
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