About Us

Leaving a legacy, ensuring our patients and their families are treated with the utmost dignity, respect and compassion, these are things that matter the most to us at NorthStar Home Hospice. This truly embodies our mission, allowing us to illuminate the path of care with love and respect, helping families navigate the often time difficult hospice journey with peace and hope. We are a beacon of hope and support, empowering families to cherish meaningful moments. Through innovative practices, community engagement, and a commitment to holistic well-being, we redefine the hospice experience, ensuring dignity, respect, and love are at the heart of every journey. Our vision is to foster a compassionate community that embraces the value of life and the importance of end-of-life care, inspiring a legacy of peace and comfort for all. Our local leadership offers a combined 75+ years in hospice experience, along with additional experience in home health, alternative senior living residences, community resources and education.

Mission Statement

At NorthStar Home Hospice, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care that honors the dignity and wishes of our patients and their families. Our mission is to ensure that every individual facing a life-limiting illness receives the support, comfort, and respect they deserve in the familiar surroundings of their own home. We strive to create a nurturing environment that fosters emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being, guided by a team of skilled professionals committed to excellence, empathy, and integrity. Together, we illuminate the path of care with love and respect, helping families navigate this journey with peace and hope.

Vision

Our vision is to foster a compassionate community that embraces the value of life and the importance of end-of-life care, inspiring a legacy of peace and comfort for all. Local leadership offers a combined 75+ years in hospice experience, along with additional experience in home health, alternative senior living residences, community resources and education. Leaving a legacy, ensuring our patients and their families are treated with the utmost dignity, respect and compassion, these are things that matter the most to us at NorthStar Home Hospice. This truly embodies our mission, allowing us to illuminate the path of care with love and respect, helping families navigate the often times difficult hospice journey with peace and hope. We are a beacon of hope and support, empowering families to cherish meaningful moments. Through innovative practices, community engagement, and a commitment to holistic well-being, we redefine the hospice experience, ensuring dignity, respect, and love are at the heart of every journey.

Goals

  • Enhance Patient-Centered Care: Continuously improve and personalize care plans to meet the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of each patient and their family.
  • Foster a Compassionate Care Team: Invest in the ongoing training and development of our interdisciplinary team to ensure they are equipped with the skills and resources needed to provide exceptional care.
  • Advocate for Quality End-of-Life Care: Champion policies and practices that promote patient rights, access to hospice care, and the importance of advanced care planning within the healthcare system.
  • Promote Holistic Well-Being: Integrate complementary therapies, such as music and art therapy, into our care approach, addressing the emotional and psychological needs of patients and families.
  • Evaluate and Improve Outcomes: Regularly assess patient and family satisfaction, care outcomes, and service quality to identify areas for improvement and ensure we are meeting our mission effectively.
  • Expand Community Outreach: Increase awareness and access to hospice services through educational programs and partnerships within the community, ensuring that more families understand their options for end-of-life care.
  • Strengthen Family Support Services: Enhance resources for families, including counseling, bereavement support, and respite care, to help them navigate the challenges of caregiving and loss.
  • Build a Supportive Community: Create opportunities for peer support and connection among patients and families, fostering a sense of belonging and understanding during challenging times.
  • Leverage Technology for Care Coordination: Implement advanced care management systems that facilitate seamless communication among the care team, patients, and families, improving overall care efficiency.
  • Sustainability and Growth: Develop a strategic plan for sustainable growth, ensuring that NorthStar Home Hospice can continue to serve the community for years to come while maintaining our commitment to high-quality care.
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