Our Services
Compassionate, comfort‑focused support for patients and families facing serious or advanced illness. care delivered wherever patients call home.
Aurora Care Hospice provides both Palliative and Hospice Care across Canton, Wayne County, and Washtenaw County. Our services are grounded in clinical excellence, dignity, and compassion — ensuring comfort, clarity, and peace during life’s most delicate moments.
Palliative Care Services
Comfort‑focused support at any stage of serious illness.
Palliative care provides relief from symptoms, stress, and discomfort for individuals living with serious or chronic illness — even while receiving curative or life‑prolonging treatments. It is an added layer of support that enhances your current medical care.
What Palliative Care Helps With
Palliative care is appropriate for individuals living with:
• Cancer • Heart disease • Lung disease • Kidney failure • Dementia or Alzheimer’s • Neurological conditions • Any serious or chronic illness causing symptoms or stress
Our Palliative Care Services
Symptom Relief
Management of pain, shortness of breath, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, and other symptoms.
Emotional & Psychosocial Support
Guidance for patients and families navigating the challenges of serious illness.
Spiritual Support
Respectful, inclusive care for all beliefs and traditions.
Care Coordination
We collaborate with your physicians, specialists, and care team to ensure seamless communication and aligned goals.
Education & Guidance
We help families understand treatment options, care decisions, and what to expect.
What Palliative Care Helps With
Palliative care is appropriate for individuals living with:
Cancer
Heart disease
Lung disease
Kidney failure
Dementia or Alzheimer’s
Neurological conditions
Any serious or chronic illness causing symptoms or stress
Our Palliative Care Services
Symptom Relief
Emotional & Psychosocial Support
Spiritual Support
Care Coordination
Education & Guidance
Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care
Palliative care can begin at any time, even while receiving curative treatments. Hospice care begins when treatments are no longer effective or desired, and the focus shifts entirely to comfort.
Both share the same goal: improving quality of life.
Hospice Care Services
Hospice care focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life when curative treatments are no longer effective or desired. Our team supports patients and families with comprehensive, Medicare certified care delivered wherever the patient calls home.
Medical Care & Symptom Management
Our clinical team provides expert management of pain, shortness of breath, anxiety, nausea, and other symptoms associated with advanced illness. We focus on comfort, stability, and quality of life.
Our care includes:
• Regular nursing visits
• Medication management
• Symptom monitoring
• 24/7 on‑call support
• Physician oversight
Personal Care & Daily Support
Our certified home health aides assist with daily activities to help patients remain comfortable and dignified.
Support may include:
• Bathing and grooming
• Dressing and hygiene
• Mobility assistance
• Comfort‑focused routines
Emotional & Psychosocial Support
Serious illness affects the entire family. Our social workers provide guidance, counseling, and practical support to help families navigate this journey with confidence.
We help with:
• Coping and emotional support
• Family communication
• Advance care planning
• Community resources
Spiritual Care
Our chaplains offer spiritual and emotional support for individuals of all faiths, backgrounds, and beliefs.
Support may include:
• Prayer or reflection
• Life review
• Spiritual counseling
• Cultural and religious coordination
Care Wherever You Live
We provide hospice care in:
• Private homes
• Assisted living communities
• Nursing facilities
• Senior living residences
Our goal is to keep patients comfortable in familiar surroundings, supported by a team that knows them well.
Medications, Equipment & Supplies
Hospice‑related medications, equipment, and supplies are covered under the Medicare Hospice Benefit — at no cost to the patient or family.
Provided items may include:
• Hospital bed
• Oxygen
• Wheelchair or walker
• Wound care supplies
• Comfort‑focused medications
24/7 On Call Support
Always here when you need us.
A nurse is available around the clock to answer questions, provide guidance, and make urgent visits when needed. Families never have to face a crisis alone.
Bereavement & Family Support
Support that continues after loss.
Our care continues even after a loved one passes. Families receive grief support, resources, and compassionate guidance for up to 13 months.
Support includes:
• Grief counseling
• Phone check‑ins
• Support resources
• Memorial guidance
Your Next Step
Aurora Hospice Care
Serving Canton, Wayne County & Washtenaw County
Aurora Care Hospice proudly provides both Palliative Care and Hospice Care to families across Canton, Wayne County, Washtenaw County, and surrounding Southeast Michigan communities.