About Us

CHAP accredited since 2001.

In 2007, Old Colony Hospice received a commendation from CHAP on the Veteran Volunteer Program.

Was founded in 1979 and has been serving patients and their families in southeastern Massachusetts for over 30 years.

Provided care to over 700 patients and their families and loved ones last year.

Provides hospice care to patients in their own homes or wherever they call home.

Has contracts to provide hospice care within 35 area nursing homes.

Provides care for all end-stage diseases, including but not limited to cancer, heart disease, lung disease, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, AIDS, kidney disease and other life-limiting illnesses.

Is covered under Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts and other HMOs, and most private insurances.

Manages the needs of the patient and the needs of his/her family.

Provides visits from nurses, social workers, hospice aides, volunteers, spiritual care for end-of-life issues, and bereavement support to the family for the year following the death.

Pays for medications and equipment delivered directly to your home.