HOW CAN WE HELP HONOR THE LIFE OF A LOVED ONE?
HOSPICE CARE
FOCUS ON BEING TOGETHER. WE’LL FOCUS ON THE REST.
Compassionate hospice care for your loved one, provided by a dedicated team of experts committed to dignity, comfort, and peace of mind for families through Minnesota.
Phone: 877-311-4997
COMPREHENSIVE HOSPICE CARE
Our highly skilled team of comfort-care specialists shares a passion for providing physical, emotional and spiritual care.
Medical Director & Hospice Physicians
Work with your hospice attending to develop a customized care plan and oversee the delivery of all aspects of care. They ensure initial and ongoing hospice eligibility.
Nurse Practitioners
Work with the hospice medical director and hospice clinical team to ensure that you receive quality and safe care. Nurse practitioners also visit you to certify your continued hospice eligibility.
Registered Nurse Managers
Specially trained Registered Nurses coordinate your personalized care, while also providing education and emotional support.
CNA Hospice Aides
Certified nursing assistants help with personal care, bathing and meal assistance.
Medical Social Workers
Involved with you and your family to provide emotional support and reassurance as well as assist with navigating and obtaining needed services and resources.
Spiritual Counselors
Available to offer spiritual and emotional support to you and your family. Spiritual Counselors also work together with your own faith community leader.
Music Therapists
Use music to support your physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being. After assessing your strengths and needs, Music Therapists provide treatment which can include singing, moving to, creating, and/or listening to music. They can also facilitate heartbeat recordings and other legacy projects.
Massage Therapists
Through a variety of massage techniques, Massage Therapists help to reduce areas of pain or discomfort and offer stress relief and relaxation. You can also elect to receive Aromatherapy as part of their visits.
Grief Specialists
Available to provide bereavement counseling and other supportive resources.
Volunteers
Where available, volunteers can provide comfort and companionship, caregiver respite, veteran support, legacy projects, pet visits and presence in the final days.
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Physical, Occupational and Speech/Language Therapists
Therapy services may be utilized when they can help improve comfort, enhance quality of life, or identify solutions to challenges related to illness.
ELIGIBILITY FOR HOSPICE CARE
People may qualify for hospice care when:
Phone | 877-311-4997
“The care my grandma received from Ecumen hospice was top tier. Every nurse we interacted with was warm, kind and went above and beyond to not only make sure my grandma was comfortable and her needs were met, they also made sure all family members were taken care of and felt loved during the whole process.”
— Lauren
MOSAIC MOMENTS
Continue life’s mosaic of special moments when hospice begins. We strive to give our patients meaningful end-of-life experiences.
OUR SERVICE AREA
Learn more about the regional Ecumen Hospice office locations serving your area.
VOLUNTEER
Offer your time and empathy to hospice patients in our care, including companionship, caregiver respite and presence during end-of-life services.
BEREAVEMENT & CAREGIVER SUPPORT
Find comfort and bereavement support through life's difficult changes:
UPCOMING BEREAVEMENT EVENTS
— Presented by Ecumen Hospice
Join us for this caregiver support group to connect with others in the role of caring for someone. Led by Ecumen staff who will provide information and tools to support you as caregivers. This group is a dedicated time where people who care for others, often loved ones with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or age-related conditions, can come together to share their experiences, challenges, and coping strategies. It provides emotional support, practical advice, and a sense of connection. No registration required.*
*Groups available in Duluth and Owatonna.
Join us as we explore the many transitions life brings—both the challenges and the opportunities for growth. This supportive gathering offers space for grief support, education, and meaningful connection with others who have experienced losses of various kinds, including the death of a loved one, shifts in independence and residence, changes in relationships, and other significant life changes. Led by Ecumen Hospice staff, our time together provides a compassionate environment to share stories, learn new insights, and walk alongside one another as we navigate grief and discover new beginnings. There is no cost to attend and is open to the community. No registration is required.*
*Sessions available in Apple Valley, Duluth, Hutchinson, Litchfield, Mankato, Maplewood, North Branch, Owatonna, St. Cloud, and St. Peter.
Questions? Contact us at:hospicegriefsupport@ecumen.org | 651-760-3533
BEREAVEMENT & CAREGIVER SUPPORT
Find comfort and bereavement support through life's difficult changes:
Questions? Contact us at:hospicegriefsupport@ecumen.org | 651-760-3533