No patient turned away
We serve regardless of ability to pay
Hospice Care Services from Transitions LifeCare
Comfort, dignity, & support at the end of life
Hospice care focuses on quality of life, helping patients live as fully and comfortably as possible. Our team supports both patients and families with compassionate care every step of the way.
At A Glance
45+
years serving compassionate care
10
North Carolina counties served
24/7
Support always available
4,000+
Patients & Families served per year
Best of Raleigh — Hospice 2021–2024
News & Observer readers’ choice, 4 years running
Hospice Honors Elite — 2018 & 2019
HealthcareFirst national recognition
“Transitions LifeCare gave my father the death he always said he wanted… comforting & peaceful.”
– Robert C., family member
What to Know About Hospice
Helping families navigate hospice
Understanding Hospice Care
Transitions HospiceCare’s team approach provides care and comfort, not just for patients, but for families. The goal of our team is to provide the greatest comfort and quality of life possible, rather than a cure, wherever you call home. Consider Transitions HospiceCare when you become aware that you’re no longer seeking curative treatment and you seek to be comfortable and experience quality of life. The earlier we begin discussing your needs and wishes for the time that remains, the more we can do to help you and your family.
Hospice Care Eligibility
Patients who elect hospice care have chosen a comfort-directed plan of care focused on quality of life and symptom management, rather than on curative treatment. Having a conversation with your doctor is the best place to start so we can begin the conversation.
Admission Criteria
Having a conversation with your doctor is the best place to start. While on our services, you don’t have to give up your own doctor; in fact, we will work in collaboration with your doctor. If you don’t have a primary care doctor, we can provide one for you. Call us at 919.828.0890 for more information.
Transitions Care Team
Transitions HospiceCare’s team comprises a variety of experienced professionals, including those certified in hospice and palliative care, who are employed by our organization. Your team could include a doctor, nurse, spiritual care counselor, social worker, nurse aide, and trained volunteers who provide additional support.
View the Care Team
Medications
Your care team will review your prescriptions for effectiveness and if they contribute to your quality of life, you may continue with those medications. Medications related to your terminal illness are covered under the hospice benefit.
Payment
Transitions LifeCare is a nonprofit organization that accepts patients regardless of their ability to pay. Hospice care including medications related to the terminal illness and DME (durable medical equipment) needs is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most major insurance companies and managed care providers.
The William M. Dunlap Center for Caring
Hospice Home
At Transitions HospiceCare we strive to help patients and families remain in their homes. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons it is not always possible for patients to continue their hospice care at home. The William M. Dunlap Center for Caring (Hospice Home) offers three levels of care: general inpatient, respite, and short-term routine.
Expert care for your loved one
Hospice Care Team
Our interdisciplinary team works together to support the medical, emotional, spiritual, and practical needs of patients and families.
Getting Started
From first call to compassionate care
We've made the path to care as clear and gentle as possible. Most families are surprised by how simple the process is.
Call us today or speak to your doctor
Call 919.828.0890 any time, or ask your physician to refer you. You can also reach us online.
We assess your needs
Our clinical team will meet with you to understand your situation, your wishes, and what care looks like for you specifically.
Care begins — often same day
In many cases we can begin care the same day as the referral. We move at the pace your situation requires.
Your team wraps around you
Nurse, aide, social worker, spiritual counselor, and volunteers coordinate around your schedule, your home, and your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to what families ask most
Can I receive hospice care if I live in a nursing facility, continuing care community, or assisted living?
Patients living in a nursing facility or long-term care facility can receive specialized visits from hospice nurses, home health aides, spiritual care counselors, social workers, and volunteers. Hospice is a supplement to the care already being provided by the nursing or long-term care facility through a coordinated plan of care. Click here to see our service area.
Do I have to forgo therapy?
In some cases, the hospice benefit will cover limited therapy sessions and you can discuss this with your care team. Typically, the number of therapy sessions will be limited and will be approved only if they contribute to your quality of life and safety in the home.
How long can I stay on hospice?
There is no limit to the number of days a person can receive hospice services as long as they continue clinically to need the kind of care it provides.
What if I get better on hospice care?
We will discharge patients who no longer qualify for the hospice benefit. If your illness progresses, you may return to Transitions HospiceCare anytime, with a physician’s order.
Transitions LifeCare Stories
Families who’ve been there
In their own words
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Whether you have questions, want to understand your options, or need care to start as soon as possible — our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all holidays. There’s no wrong question and no pressure.
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