Compassionate End-of-Life Support
Hospice Care in Sterling Heights
When a loved one is facing a life-limiting illness, the road ahead can feel uncertain and overwhelming. At Choice Hospice, we walk that road with you, bringing expert medical care, emotional support, and genuine human compassion directly to patients and families right here in Sterling Heights.
Whether your family is at home in Sterling Heights or in one of the surrounding communities across Macomb County, our local team is just around the corner, ready to help.
We believe end-of-life care should be defined not by limitation, but by comfort, dignity, and connection.
ABOUT HOSPICE
What Is Hospice Care?
Hospice is a specialized program of care and support for individuals who are terminally ill and have received a prognosis of six months or less to live. Rather than focusing on curative treatment, hospice care prioritizes quality of life by keeping patients comfortable, managing pain, and providing the support patients and their families need most.
Families right here in Sterling Heights turn to Choice Hospice because we offer something beyond medical expertise. We offer presence, compassion, and a commitment to honoring each person’s journey in the community we all call home.
Not sure what is hospice? Read our Myths and Facts of Hospice page and we will answer the most common misconceptions families bring to us every day.
What Are the Benefits of Hospice Care?
Hospice care is a holistic support system that addresses every dimension of a patient’s well-being. When you choose Choice Hospice in Sterling Heights, your loved one and your family receive:
Physical care with expert pain management and symptom control
Emotional support for both the patient and the family members navigating grief and transition
Social support helps patients stay connected to the people and moments that matter most
Spiritual care honoring each patient’s personal beliefs and values
Caregiver relief so family caregivers can rest, knowing their loved one is in caring, capable hands
Our local care team comes directly to you, right here in Sterling Heights.
Explore how we care for your loved ones →
Eligibility
Who Can Receive Hospice Care?
A common misconception is that hospice care is only for elderly patients or those with cancer. In reality, hospice care at home and in facilities is available to any person of any age who has received a terminal diagnosis with a prognosis of six months or less, regardless of the underlying illness or condition.
From young adults to seniors, from cancer patients to those living with heart disease, COPD, dementia, neurological conditions, or other life-limiting illnesses, our hospice services are here to serve every patient and family in Sterling Heights and the surrounding Macomb County communities.
Home Care
Do I Have to Be Hospitalized to Receive Hospice?
No. One of the most important things to understand about what is hospice care at home is that it comes to you. Choice Hospice provides in home hospice care wherever a patient calls home, whether that is a private residence, a nursing facility, an assisted living community, or any other setting right here in Sterling Heights.
Our team comes directly to your door, delivering compassionate, professional home hospice care where it is needed most.
Have questions about what to expect or how to get started? Contact your local Warren branch today →
Choice Hospice provide several types of hospice care and services to those who are terminally ill or approaching the end of life, with a prognosis of 6 months or less. Contact us today to get started.
Levels of Care
The Four Types of Hospice Care We Offer in Sterling Heights
Because Sterling Heights families have different lifestyles, needs, and levels of care required, Choice Hospice provides four distinct levels of hospice services. We work with each patient and family to match the right level of care to where they are today and adjust as their needs evolve.
Routine Home Care is the most common level of hospice care provided to patients at their place of residence, whether that is their own home, a nursing facility, or an assisted living community right here in Sterling Heights.
Under this level of care, our skilled local care team visits regularly to manage symptoms, coordinate medications, and provide the full range of hospice services. Patients must meet eligibility criteria per federal and state guidelines.
Sterling Heights families rely on our Routine Home Care to help their loved ones remain comfortable in the home and community they know.
Family caregivers give everything they have, and sometimes they simply need a break. Respite Care is designed specifically to provide rest and relief to those caring for a hospice patient at home in Sterling Heights.
Choice Hospice arranges short-term inpatient hospice stays of up to five consecutive days in a Medicare-approved facility, such as a hospice inpatient facility, hospital, or nursing home. Respite Care is available for up to five days out of every 30 days of hospice service, and our team handles all the arrangements for your family.
For Sterling Heights caregivers, Respite Care offers the peace of mind that your loved one is fully cared for while you take the time you need to rest and recharge. Learn more about insurance coverage for hospice services →
Continuous Home Care is provided during periods of medical crisis, when a patient requires intensive, round-the-clock 24-hour home care at home or in a residential facility.
This level of care is designated for patients experiencing acute symptoms as defined by the Hospice Rules of Health Care Financing Administration (HFCA). During a crisis period, Choice Hospice arranges continuous hospice nursing and aide services. A minimum of 8 hours of continuous care is required, and if continuous care extends beyond 18 to 24 hours, a transition to inpatient care may be indicated.
When Sterling Heights families need us most, our team is there.
General Inpatient Care is reserved for patients experiencing acute symptoms that cannot be effectively managed at home or in an outpatient setting. When a patient’s condition requires a higher level of clinical oversight, Choice Hospice arranges short-term inpatient care in an approved facility staffed by a hospice nurse and registered nurse (RN) on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
This ensures that even the most medically complex situations are met with the expertise and attentive compassion that every Sterling Heights patient and family deserves.
OUR SERVICES
Various Services Included with Your Hospice Care in Sterling Heights
When you choose Choice Hospice, your care plan is comprehensive. Our goal is to remove as many burdens as possible from patients and their families so you can focus on what matters most: time together. The following hospice services are available to Sterling Heights families through our programs:
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Hospice Care in Sterling Heights
When you choose Choice Hospice, your care plan is comprehensive. Our goal is to remove as many burdens as possible from patients and their families so you can focus on what matters most: time together. The following hospice services are available to Sterling Heights families through our programs:
What is hospice care?
Hospice care benefits go far beyond medical treatment. At Choice Hospice, Sterling Heights patients and families receive physical comfort and pain management, emotional and psychological support, spiritual care aligned with the patient’s values, social support to maintain meaningful connections, and relief for family caregivers. Our team brings all of these services directly to your door in Sterling Heights. Learn more about who we are →
What are the benefits of hospice care?
Hospice care benefits go far beyond medical treatment. At Choice Hospice, Warren patients and families receive physical comfort and pain management, emotional and psychological support, spiritual care aligned with the patient’s values, social support to maintain meaningful connections, and relief for family caregivers. Our team brings all of these services directly to your door in Warren. See how we care for your loved ones →
Who is eligible for hospice care?
Any person of any age who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and given a prognosis of six months or less may be eligible for hospice care. Hospice is not limited to the elderly or to cancer patients. Heart disease, COPD, dementia, neurological disorders, and many other life-limiting illnesses qualify. Choice Hospice serves patients of all ages in Sterling Heights and across Macomb County. Separate fact from fiction on our Myths and Facts page →
Does a patient need to be hospitalized to receive hospice?
No. Hospice care at home is brought directly to patients wherever they call home in Sterling Heights, whether that is a private residence, nursing facility, or assisted living community
What types of hospice care does Choice Hospice offer?
Choice Hospice provides four levels of care: Routine Home Hospice Care, Respite Care, Continuous 24-Hour Home Care, and Short-Term Inpatient Care. Our team works with each Sterling Heights family to determine the right level of care at every stage of the journey.
Does Medicare cover hospice?
Yes. Does Medicare cover hospice? Absolutely. Hospice care is covered under Medicare Part A for eligible patients, and many private insurance plans and Medicaid programs also cover hospice services. Visit our Insurance Coverage and Cost page for full details →
Where does Choice Hospice provide services in Sterling Heights?
Choice Hospice serves patients and families throughout Sterling Heights and the surrounding Macomb County communities. Our local care team comes to you, wherever home is in Sterling Heights.
What happens after a hospice patient passes away?
Choice Hospice’s support does not end at the time of passing. We offer comprehensive bereavement services to help Sterling Heights families navigate grief and loss, including counseling, supportive resources, and ongoing care. Learn about our Bereavement Services → | Bereavement Mailing Series → | Children and Grieving → | Grieving Resources and Materials →
Here for You
We Are Here for You, Right Here in Sterling Heights
Choice Hospice is honored to serve Sterling Heights families through some of life’s most meaningful moments. Whether your loved one is at home, in a nursing facility, or in an assisted living community right here in Sterling Heights, our compassionate local team is ready to help.
If you or a loved one may benefit from hospice care, we invite you to reach out. Our team is available to answer your questions, explain your options, and schedule a no-obligation informational visit at a time that works for your family.