Big Bend Hospice | About Us
Big Bend Hospice: Community Experts in End-of-Life Care
Founded in 1983 as the first non-profit hospice in Tallahassee, we remain grounded in our Big Bend region, serving families across Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla counties. We take pride in offering personalized care and exceptional support, ensuring your loved one receives the dignity and respect they deserve.
Our Expertise, Your Peace of Mind:
- CHAP-accredited: Demonstrating our commitment to the highest quality standards.
- Dedicated Team: Skilled nurses, physicians, social workers, chaplains, music therapists, and volunteers working together to address your loved one’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Holistic Care: Pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, bereavement services, and volunteer companionship – creating a comfortable and dignified experience.
Care Wherever You Call Home:
- Home Care: Receive comfort and compassion in the familiar surroundings of your own home.
- Assisted Living & Nursing Homes: We seamlessly integrate our care into existing plans.
- Inpatient Units: Margaret Z. Dozier House and First Commerce Center for Compassionate Care offer specialized care in home-like settings.
More Than Just Care, A Community Commitment:
Big Bend Hospice goes beyond direct care, actively collaborating to improve end-of-life care across the Big Bend region. We engage in educational initiatives, advocate for patient rights, and work to ensure everyone has access to the resources they need.
Don’t face this difficult time alone. Contact Big Bend Hospice today. Let us guide you with compassion, expertise, and unwavering support through life’s final journey.
Together, we can make every moment count.
If you would like to learn more about our care, please call us at 850-878-5310 or 24/7, toll-free at 800-772-5862. Please remember to dial the area code even when calling locally.