Hello, @goffinetws -- welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. What I'd like to do is introduce you to some Connect members who may have some thoughts for you on reputable hospice organizations, like @IndianaScott, @vthatch, @keeptrying and @jimhd .

How long have you been in hospice?

@goffinetws

I have volunteered for hospice, visiting clients in their homes or care facilities for an hour or so a week. There are two operating in our community.

I don't know of any national hospice group. My understanding is that you need to look at what's available where you live. I've read stories about great ones and terrible ones. I hope you have one of the great ones.

If you feel that the organization isn't doing what they promised, speak to the director. I resigned as a Hospice volunteer awhile ago, but I still visit one woman because it means a lot to her. She never leaves her bed in a long term care facility that's not the greatest place.

What are your hospice people slow about? I know that sometimes they get overwhelmed by the needs of the people they serve. Weekends can especially be a problem.

Hospice was a blessing to me my parents, and to my sister who was caring for them. I hope you'll have the positive experience they did.

Jim

My husband and a very dear friend were on Hospice. I believe they are just overworked. When my husband died the Hospice nurse was with us in our home. It took about 4 hours for my husband to pass. He had been in the hospital that day because my daughter recognized he was dying. NOT ME! I had the ambulance take him home to die. It is the only way I want it, but now that I sold my house, I guess I will take what I get. Every Hospice is unique to the people who work there.