Carilion Hospice of Franklin County

Mission Statement

Hospice is a concept of care in which services are given to terminally ill patients and their families, usually in their own homes, or in home-like settings.

Hospice neither hastens nor postpones death, but affirms life, emphasizing quality not length. Hospice empowers patients to live with dignity, as alert and painfree as possible, while involving families and loved ones in giving care.

The goal is to develop an environment where patients and families receive satisfactory physical comfort measures and feel supported in working toward mental and spiritual preparation for death.