Did You Know?
You Can Make a Hospice Referral
You don’t need to wait for a doctor. Families, caregivers, and loved ones can refer someone to hospice care directly. At Hospice of the Piedmont, we make the process simple and supportive.
Our compassionate team will:
- Evaluate your loved one’s needs at no cost
- Coordinate with their physician on their behalf
- Handle all insurance and Medicare paperwork
- Begin care as soon as 24-48 hours after referral
Starting the conversation is the hardest part — we’re here to help with everything else.
Why Choose Hospice of the Piedmont?
Comfort-Focused Care
Our interdisciplinary team focuses on managing pain and symptoms so your loved one can live as comfortably as possible.
Expert Medical Team
Board-certified hospice physicians, registered nurses, and certified nursing assistants provide specialized end-of-life medical care.
Emotional & Spiritual Support
Licensed counselors and chaplains support patients and families through the emotional and spiritual dimensions of this journey.
Care Where You Are
We bring care to your loved one — whether at home, in an assisted living or nursing facility, or at one of our inpatient hospice units.
24/7 Support
Our clinical team is available around the clock, 365 days a year. Help is always just a phone call away.
Family Guidance
We provide education, resources, and grief counseling to help your family navigate every stage — before, during, and after.
We Are Here to Help
After completing the form, a member of our Admissions and Referral team will be in contact with you. If you have not received a call back within 24 hours (or the next business day), please call 336-889-8446.
Your information is private and will only be used to connect you with our care team. We will never share your details with third parties.
Not Sure If It's Time for Hospice?
Take our short assessment to help you decide if hospice care may be right for your loved one.
Think you need hospice care?
The following questionnaire may help you decide if hospice care is the right care for you.
What Families Are Saying
Understanding Hospice Costs
Hospice care is fully covered for most patients.
Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans cover 100% of hospice services — including expert nursing care, medications related to the hospice diagnosis, equipment, and emotional and spiritual support.
There are no copays, no deductibles, and no surprise bills for covered hospice services. Our team will help you understand your specific coverage before care begins.
For patients without insurance, Hospice of the Piedmont provides care regardless of someone’s ability to pay. Generous gifts from our community help make this commitment possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Anyone can make a hospice referral – individuals, family members, caregivers, neighbors and friends.
You don’t have to wait for a doctor or hospital referral. You can reach out to us directly. To make a referral to Hospice of the Piedmont or Hospice of Randolph, call us at 336.889.8446 or fill out our referral form.
Anyone can request information about our services. After reaching out, our team will:
- Evaluate to see if hospice services might be helpful
- Coordinate with your physician
- Help you understand your care options no matter where you are in your health journey
There is no obligation to choose hospice services. Your questions will be met with compassionate support and honest answers.
Making a referral to Hospice of the Piedmont or Hospice of Randolph is simple – just call us at 336.889.8446 or fill out our referral form.
Hospice is fully covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance plans. This coverage includes expert nursing care, medications, equipment and emotional and spiritual support – at no cost to you.
If you don’t have insurance, Hospice of the Piedmont provides care regardless of someone’s ability to pay. Generous community gifts make this commitment possible.
Hospice of the Piedmont, and its affiliate, Hospice of Randolph, provide services across an eight-county service area in central North Carolina. This includes cities such as Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem, Asheboro, Randleman, Seagrove, and surrounding areas.
Hospice care can be provided wherever someone calls home – at their private residence, in an assisted living or skilled nursing facility, and when needed in one of our hospice inpatient facilities, Hospice Home at High Point or the Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.
No. Cancer is one of the many qualifying diagnoses. Heart disease, COPD, dementia, kidney failure, ALS, Parkinson’s, and other life-limiting illnesses all commonly meet the criteria for hospice care.
Our hospice team will be honest, and we’ll help you understand your healthcare options no matter where you are in your healthcare journey. If hospice isn’t the right fit yet, there may be other services that we can offer.
Hospice services include:
- Expert care from the full hospice team (hospice provider, nurse, aide, social worker, chaplain, bereavement counselor, and volunteer)
- Medications related to the hospice diagnosis and symptom management
- Durable medical equipment and necessary supplies
- Inpatient care in our hospice facilities for intensive symptom management and respite care to give family caregivers a break
- 24/7 on-call support
- Emotional and spiritual support
- Bereavement care both before and after a loss
Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans cover 100% of hospice services. For patients without insurance, Hospice of the Piedmont provides care regardless of someone’s ability to pay. Generous gifts from our community help make this commitment possible. If cost is a concern, please call us before assuming hospice isn’t an option.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you have questions or are ready to make a referral, our team is here for you.