Palliative Care Services
Compassionate care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life at home.
Our palliative care team supports people living with serious illness so they can stay home, stay comfortable, and stay surrounded by the people they love.
We work alongside your physician, the regional palliative team, and your family to keep symptoms managed and daily life as gentle as possible.
Palliative care is not only about the final days. It can start as soon as a serious diagnosis is made, and it grows with the situation.
The goal is quality of life, whether that means more good afternoons, fewer hospital trips, or a peaceful final chapter at home.
Discuss Palliative Care Options
Speak with a care coordinator today. Every conversation is confidential, and there is no pressure to commit.
Our Palliative Care Services Include
Each plan is built around your loved one. Common elements include:
Pain and symptom management support
Personal care, bathing, and comfort positioning
Medication reminders and oversight
Emotional and spiritual companionship
Family caregiver education and respite
Coordination with hospice and home health teams
Light meals, hydration, and mouth care
End-of-life planning support
24-hour live-in or shift care in final days
Bereavement check-ins after
“Palliative care is not about giving up. It is about adding a layer of comfort so good days are still possible.”
What Palliative Care Looks Like at Home
Most days are quiet. A caregiver arrives, checks in on how the night went, helps with bathing or a sponge bath, and prepares something easy to eat.
They handle the small things that have become hard, and they watch for changes in pain, breathing, mood, and appetite. That information gets passed to the nurse and to you.
Some days are harder. When symptoms flare, our caregivers stay calm, follow the plan from your medical team, and call the nurse or physician right away. You are never left alone to figure out what to do next.
When to Consider Palliative Care
Families often wait too long because they think palliative care means giving up. It does not. It means adding a layer of comfort and support. Consider reaching out when any of the following start to feel familiar.
Pain or symptoms are interrupting daily life or sleep
Hospital visits or emergency calls are becoming more frequent
The family caregiver is exhausted, sick, or losing weight
A serious diagnosis has been made and you want a plan
Your loved one wants to remain at home rather than return to hospital
How We Work With Your Medical Team
Palliative care is a team effort. Your physician, the regional palliative care team, home health nurses, pharmacists, and our caregivers all share information so the plan stays current.
Our caregivers document changes after every visit, flag anything urgent right away, and make sure prescriptions, equipment, and supplies are in the home before they are needed.
If you also need skilled clinical support at home, our in-home nursing team can deliver IV therapy, wound care, and other clinical procedures alongside your palliative plan.
The Family Carries the Heaviest Load
The hardest part of palliative care is rarely the medical piece. It is the weight families carry. We make space for that.
Caregivers offer respite shifts so spouses and adult children can sleep, eat, and step away. We talk through what to expect in plain language.
We are present in the final days, and we check in afterward, because grief does not stop the moment care ends.
Ready to talk through palliative care?
A care coordinator can answer your questions today and arrange a free in-home visit.
Palliative Care: Frequently Asked Questions
Honest answers to the questions families ask most often when they are considering palliative care at home.
What is in-home palliative care?
In-home palliative care is comfort-focused support for someone living with a serious illness, delivered in their own home. It addresses pain, symptoms, emotional well-being, and family caregiver needs, and it works alongside the medical team rather than replacing it.
Is palliative care the same as hospice or end-of-life care?
No. Palliative care can begin at any point after a serious diagnosis, even while curative treatment is still happening. Hospice and end-of-life care are a specific phase of palliative care that begins when treatment is no longer the goal and comfort becomes the priority.
When should we start palliative care at home?
The right time is usually earlier than families expect. If symptoms are hard to manage, hospital visits are increasing, or daily care has become exhausting for the family, palliative care can help. Starting earlier gives everyone more support and fewer crises.
Do you work with our doctor and the home health nurse?
Yes. We coordinate directly with your physician, the regional palliative team, home health nursing, and pharmacy. Our caregivers report changes, follow the care plan, and keep your medical team informed so nothing slips through the cracks.
Can your caregivers help with pain and symptom management?
Our personal support workers and nurses follow the prescribed plan from your medical team. That includes medication reminders, comfort positioning, mouth care, skin care, and watching for changes in pain, breathing, or alertness so the nurse or doctor can adjust the plan quickly.
How many hours of palliative care can we get?
We offer flexible scheduling, from a few hours of respite a week up to 24-hour live-in or shift care during the final days. Many families start with shorter visits and increase hours as needs change.
Do you support families as well as the patient?
Yes. Families carry an enormous load during palliative care. We offer respite shifts so loved ones can rest, education on what to expect, gentle guidance during the final days, and bereavement check-ins after.
Can you provide care in the final days at home?
Yes. We provide around-the-clock support during the final days when families want their loved one to remain at home. Our caregivers stay calm, present, and focused on comfort, dignity, and the family's wishes.
Where in British Columbia do you offer palliative care?
We provide in-home palliative care throughout the Lower Mainland, including Surrey, Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Langley, Delta, White Rock, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, and surrounding communities.
How do we get started with palliative care?
Call us at +1 (236) 499-9919 or request an assessment online. A care coordinator will speak with you the same day, understand the situation, and arrange a free in-home visit to build a plan that fits your family.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us today for a free assessment. We'll discuss your needs and create a personalized care plan that's right for you and your loved ones.
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