MUSC Health Hospice Midlands

MUSC Health Hospice has been serving patients with life-limiting illnesses in our Midlands communities since 1978.  We are commited to providing compassionate, quality care to our patients and their families through dedicated professionals who are always there.  Our team recognizes the importance of being accessible 24 hours a day and will come to you, wherever you call home. 

A Different Kind of Care

We believe a terminal illness is best faced one day at a time.

A day to spend with loved ones. To make memories. To enjoy an afternoon in the sun or a phone call from your grandchild. A day to think about life, and not illness. If you're facing a life-limiting illness, there's no better way to deal with whatever time is left. We understand, and we can help.

Hospice is a unique kind of care that gives patients and their families new choices for care during the last stages of life. The focus of hospice care is to dispel the fear of pain and indignity and restore a sense of hope and control. Our goal is to keep your loved one at home - surrounded by the things and people they cherish.

We have a collaborative network of doctors, nurses, social workers, home care aides, pharmacists, chaplains and volunteers to help you and your family. We can provide nursing care, pain management, education, and compassionate emotional support. Our team involves our patients in treatment decisions and demonstrates the utmost respect for personal values, beliefs and lifestyles.

Although most hospice care is provided at home, we are also able to provide care in a nursing home or other contractual facilities with a nurse on call 24 hours a day. Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances cover hospice care, durable medical equipment, and medications related to the patient’s comfort.

Patient & Family

Our hospice staff will work closely with the patient's physician and family members to create an integrated plan of care which may include any of the following:

• Registered nurse on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Skilled nursing care.
• Home health aide service.
• Medical social service.
• Support by specially trained hospice volunteers.
• Spiritual support.
• Occupational, physical, speech and other therapies.
• Local Care

We believe in the power of community. That's why our staff live, work, and play right here. And it's why, if you have a problem or a concern, you'll have someone local to talk to. Because we believe local matters.

Bereavement Care

The death of a loved one is one of the greatest losses any of us experience. We recognize that grief is a normal response to this loss. Bereavement services are typically provided for up to one year by professional staff and volunteers. Services include one-to-one counseling, support groups and educational literature. We also sponsor a grief support group that meets on a regular basis.

Hospice Volunteer

Hospice volunteers are specially trained, caring people who bring understanding, support and special skills to help patients and their families. Some of the services provided by volunteers include: 

• Companionship for the patient and family.
• Respite care for patients
• Activities based on special patient needs and individual volunteer talents.

Payment for Hospice Care

Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances cover hospice care, durable medical equipment and medications related to a patient’s comfort. We accept patients without regard to insurance status or ability to pay and we will be glad to discuss payment options with you. To find out if you or a loved one qualifies for MUSC Health Hospice Services, or have questions, contact us at 803-425-1182.