Hospice of Douglas County

We are a comprehensive hospice program located in Alexandria, MN serving Douglas County and surrounding communities. Our team has provided compassionate care for terminally ill patients and support for their family members since 1983.

Hospice involves a team-oriented approach to expert medical care, pain and symptom management, and emotional and spiritual support expressly tailored to the patient’s needs and wishes.

Caring

Hospice is a special way of caring for people with terminal illnesses. It’s not about giving up hope; but rather about choosing quality of life as the priority while letting go of treatments that are no longer helpful. The focus of hospice relies on the belief that each of us has the right to die pain-free and with dignity. It’s about communication, anticipating your needs, and helping you understand what comes next.

Hospice of Douglas County Mission

The hospice program provides compassionate care for the individual, comfort and concern for the family in collaboration with a qualified and professional staff.

What Makes Hospice Care Special?

Hospice care is rooted in the centuries-old tradition of preparing gifts for those embarking on a long journey. Today hospice is a special kind of caring that helps people with a terminal illness live their final months in comfort and dignity.

Hospice care provides physical, emotional and spiritual support for you and your family in whatever setting you are most comfortable. Hospice brings a caring team right to your door - whether your home is a house or apartment, a nursing facility, assisted living setting or residential hospice.

Most families have little or no experience in caring for someone who is dying and don't think they can handle this responsibility. Hospice care provides the support, the teaching and the expertise to enable your family to provide needed care.