Hospice Is a Calling. Compassionate Care Is Our Mission.

Our Services

Hospice of the Golden Isles is dedicated to providing compassionate, expert care to individuals and families facing serious illness and end-of-life care needs.

As the area’s only nonprofit hospice, we offer a range of specialized services designed to ensure comfort, dignity, and peace—wherever you call home. From in-home hospice care to our dedicated Hospice House, we tailor our support to meet each patient’s unique needs. We also provide palliative care for symptom relief, specialized services for veterans, and grief support for families navigating loss. Our team is here to walk alongside you with expertise, kindness, and unwavering support.

Our Services

In-Home
Hospice Care

Expert Care in the Comfort of Your Home

Hospice of the Golden Isles provides compassionate, expert hospice care wherever you call home—whether in a private residence, assisted living facility, or nursing home. No matter where you live in our five-county service area, we bring care to your doorstep.

Our team offers personalized medical care, pain management, emotional and spiritual support, and caregiver education to help you and your loved ones navigate this journey with confidence. Available 24/7, we work closely with families, serving as a trusted liaison between patients and physicians while ensuring comfort, dignity, and peace.

Included in comprehensive in-home support

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Regular visits from hospice professionals to assess needs and provide expert care

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Medication, medical equipment, and symptom management delivered to your home

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Caregiver education and support to help loved ones feel confident in their role

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Coordination with facility staff if care is provided in a nursing home or assisted living facility

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Short-term in-home crisis care for managing acute pain and symptoms when needed

Inpatient
Hospice Care

Compassionate Care in Our Hospice House

Hospice of the Golden Isles is the only local hospice provider with a dedicated Hospice House, offering a peaceful, home-like environment for inpatient, respite, and residential care. Our compassionate team is dedicated to meeting each patient’s unique needs, ensuring comfort and dignity at every stage.

Whether you need short-term skilled care or a long-term peaceful setting, our Hospice House is here to support you and your family.

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HOSPICE HOUSE FEATURES & AMENITIES

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Private rooms & bathrooms for a peaceful, personal space

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Scenic views & garden walkways to promote tranquility

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Family gathering areas & dining room for shared moments

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Private whirlpool spa for relaxation and comfort

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Cable TV & wireless internet access to stay connected

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Outdoor smoking area for those who need it

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Respite care to give caregivers much-needed relief

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Pet visitation & pet therapy for emotional support and companionship

Pallative
Care

Peaceful Care. Personal Comfort.

Serious illness can bring physical discomfort and emotional stress—not just for you, but for those who care about you. That’s why Hospice of the Golden Isles offers expert palliative care, providing relief from pain and symptoms while helping you live more fully. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, and specialists works alongside your doctors to provide an extra layer of support, ensuring your comfort and improving your quality of life.

Understanding Palliative Care

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Available at any stage of a serious illness

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Can be provided alongside curative treatments

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Offered in partnership with Southeast Georgia Health-Brunswick Campus

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Available to patients in local nursing homes and assisted living facilities

Our goal in providing palliative care is to ensure access to expert, compassionate support and health services wherever you are—assisting you with these types of symptoms or diagnoses.

Symptoms and Diagnoses
  • Pain
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Fatigue
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Lack of Appetite
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Cancer
  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
  • Chronic Obstructive  
  • Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • End State Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Liver Failure
  • Neurological/Stroke
  • Dementia/Alzheimer’s
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Veterans
Care

Every Life Honored

At Hospice of the Golden Isles, we are honored to care for you and your loved ones as you navigate life’s final chapter. If you are a veteran, we recognize the sacrifices you’ve made and the unique physical and emotional challenges you may face at the end of life. That’s why we provide specialized, compassionate care that respects your service and honors your legacy.

We celebrate your courage and contributions.

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Military service branch displayed outside inpatient room

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Tribute added to dedicated area of rememberance

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Family invitation to Annual Veterans Day luncheon

As a proud partner of We Honor Veterans, a national program dedicated to supporting veterans in hospice care, we are committed to listening to your story, addressing your needs, ensuring you feel valued and at peace, and helping you find comfort, dignity, and relief. Every moment matters, and every life is honored at Hospice of the Golden Isles—including yours.

As the area’s only nonprofit hospice, we are committed to providing expert, end-of-life care to all veterans, regardless of financial circumstances—because you served us, and now, we are privileged to serve you.

Grief
Support

Hand in Hand. We’ve Got You.

Grief is a deeply personal journey, but you don’t have to walk it alone. At Hospice of the Golden Isles, we are here to offer comfort, support, and resources as you navigate the loss of a loved one. Our grief services are available not only to our hospice families but to anyone in the community who has suffered a loss.

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Community grief support group events

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One-on-one guidance with our bereavement coordinator

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Helpful grief resources—books, articles, online tools

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Specialized help for adults, children, and teens processing grief

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Educational sessions for organizations and groups wanting to learn more

LIGHTS OF LOVE: A HOMETOWN HOSPICE EVENT

Each December, we honor those we’ve lost with Lights of Love, a special memorial service featuring a beautiful lighting of our Hospice campus. Open to all in our community, this event offers a moment of remembrance and hope during the holiday season.

Caregiver
Support

We care for everyone in the room.

Caring for a loved one with a life-limiting illness can be both a privilege and a challenge. At Hospice of the Golden Isles, we recognize that caregivers need support too. That’s why we walk alongside you with expertise, kindness, and full commitment—so you never have to navigate this journey alone. 

Whether you’re managing medications, making decisions, or simply trying to be present, our team is here to help you feel informed, empowered, and supported every step of the way. 

We offer a variety of services designed specifically for caregivers.

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Our social workers provide personalized guidance and emotional support tailored to your unique circumstances.

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Regular caregiver education sessions equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to feel confident in your role.

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We also offer a support group where you can connect with others who understand what you’re going through.

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And when you need a break, our respite care services provide temporary relief, allowing you to rest and recharge, knowing your loved one is in compassionate hands.

You matter because you are you,
and you matter to the end of your life.

—DAME CICELY SAUNDERS

We are yourhometown hospice

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With expert support, ongoing bereavement services, and a dedicated care team who sees this work as a calling—we are here for you in these sacred moments.