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COVID-19 Update

Due to the growing spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Old Colony Hospice & Palliative Care is dedicated to the following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, The World Health Organization, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, to get ahead of what we believe will be a more widespread community outbreak. We want to assure our patients, their caregivers, our staff, our volunteers and the community that we are taking all necessary precautions to protect the health and safety of our patients, caregivers and our team.

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Hospice Care

Hospice care offers patients with a life-limiting illness the comfort and support they need to maximize their quality of life. Old Colony Hospice services are performed by an interdisciplinary, compassionate team to meet the unique needs of each patient and family.

Hospice Care Services

Palliative Care

Palliative care provides emotional, spiritual and physical support for patients diagnosed with chronic or terminal illnesses. Our palliative care services are designed to improve the quality of life for patients and their families by providing support to cope with complex medical conditions.

Palliative Care Services

The Dr. Ruth McLain Hospice Home

This charming and quaint home welcomes and serves patients and their families in private rooms that are warm, comfortable and clinically staffed by our dedicated team of professionals 24 hours a day. In this setting, our team will continue to provide the very best end-of-life care to the patients we have the great privilege to care for.

The Dr. Ruth McLain Home

“I can’t tell you how much I am in awe of your organization. You are blessed with an exceptional group of people."

- Jane, sister of a patient

"My mother was such a great person and at the end of her days she was treated by all of you, with such love, dignity and respect. I was so impressed with all you do that I decided to become a hospice volunteer. Thank you."

- Maureen, daughter of a patient

"Old Colony has helped not only my family and friends during their illnesses but also
toward the end of their journey on earth. What an amazing group of people!"

-Wendy, family member of a patient

“The nurses and aides became just like family... It was so comforting to witness their genuine warmth and caring for my dad. Their knowledge, professionalism and friendliness were a perfect combination.”

- B. Jones, daughter of a patient

"It takes very special people to provide this very special service and they need to know how very much they are appreciated."

- Margaret, daughter of a patient

Hospice Care

Hospice Care

The goal of hospice care is to help people with a life-limiting illness live well by maximizing quality of life and reducing pain, anxiety and other symptoms. We provide a team approach to care to help our patients and families focus on life so that each day may be spent with dignity, surrounded by family and friends.

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Palliative Care

Palliative Care Consultation Service

Together with your primary health care provider, your palliative care team combines vigorous pain and symptom control into every part of your treatment. Team members spend as much time with you and your family as it takes to help you fully understand your condition, care options and other needs.

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Palliative Care

Healthcare Professionals

Hospice is Hospice.
Isn't It?

Not all hospices are the same. Old Colony Hospice goes above and beyond for patients and their families. Since 1979, we have been providing the highest quality comfort and compassionate care in over 50 cities in Massachusetts. We are a Hospice Honors Elite award recipient and also have been named a Top Place to Work by the Boston Globe.

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