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Sanford Fargo Hospice

Sanford Fargo Hospice

Sanford Fargo Hospice is proud to be the first hospice house in North Dakota. We’re committed to helping you and your loved ones feel supported and comfortable.

Our services are focused on the overall well-being of our patients. We work to guide patients and families through the end-of-life journey.

Care and services include:

Assistance for caregivers
Bereavement counseling
Integrative therapies
Pain and symptom management
Respite care
Spiritual and social support

Our hospice house includes 10 private patient rooms, family sleeping spaces, private consult rooms and a family dining area.

Complimentary services:

Companion volunteers
Massage therapy
Music therapy
Pet therapy

Read more about hospice.

Additional hospice options
Patients can receive in-home care from wherever they live:

Assisted living
Hospital
House or apartment
Nursing home
Shelter

Our Hospice Caregivers

At Sanford Fargo Hospice, you’ll partner with physicians, nurses and the rest of the care team who will be with you every step of the way. Our team is sensitive to the needs of our patients and their families and friends.

The Sanford Fargo Hospice care team includes:

Bereavement counselors: Assist family members through the grieving process.
Chaplains: Provide spiritual and pastoral care for individuals and families.
Home health aides: Help patients in their homes with daily living activities.
Hospice volunteers: Make a difference in the lives of patients by playing cards or by just being a friend. Find volunteer opportunities with Sanford Fargo Hospice.
Registered nurses: Administer hands-on patient care.
Social workers: Support families and individuals and help them cope with difficult and stressful situations.
Therapists: Physical, occupational and speech therapists help decrease pain, provide skills for stress management and help with communication and swallowing ability.

We’re here to support you and your loved ones during the challenges of end-of-life care.

Types of Care

Hospice

820 4th St. N.
Fargo, North Dakota 58102

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Primary Hours

Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Hospice FAQ

What is hospice?

Hospice care focuses on the quality of life for people who are experiencing an advanced, life-limiting illness and their caregivers. This specialized care helps them live as fully and comfortably as possible in the last phases of an incurable disease or physical ailment.

The hospice philosophy accepts death as the final stage of life. It affirms life but does not try to hasten or postpone death. Hospice care treats the person and symptoms of the disease, rather than treating the disease itself.

A team of professionals works together to manage symptoms so that a person's last days may be spent with dignity and quality. Hospice care is also family-centered – it includes the patient and the family in making decisions.

Contact us at (701) 234-7550 for more information.

What is palliative care?

Palliative care brings physical and emotional support to patients with severe or chronic illnesses. It focuses on treating the symptoms of a condition to provide pain relief and improve the patient’s quality of life.

Palliative care benefits patients with terminal illnesses as well as ongoing or painful conditions. It is not just for end-of-life care. Patients at all stages of a chronic or difficult illness can benefit from palliative care.

When should hospice be considered?

Hospice care may be an appropriate choice when a person can no longer benefit from curative treatments and has a limited life expectancy, as diagnosed by a physician.

Hospice service begins when the patient, physician and family decide it is best.

If the patient or family member's situation changes, the patient's condition improves, or the disease goes into remission, the patient can be discharged from hospice services, yet resume services at a later date if needed. Read more about hospice.

Contact us at (701) 234-7550 for more information.

How do I pay for hospice care?

Medical care during a hospice stay is generally fully reimbursed by Medicare and Medicaid and many other types of health plans, including private insurance.

Be sure to check with your insurance provider before making a decision about hospice services.

Read an overview of the senior care and services that Medicare covers.

What is hospice care at home?

Most hospice care is centered in the home, however, there might be times when you need to be in a hospital, extended-care facility or an inpatient hospice center.

Your home hospice team can arrange for inpatient care and will stay involved in your care and in communication with your family. You can go back to in-home care when you and your family are ready. There is always someone on call to help you with whatever need may arise.

Hospice care assures you and your family that you are not alone and can get help at any time.

Do I need a referral?

You do not need a referral to receive hospice care. Talk with your physician and family to decide where you would like to receive care.

Then determine if you prefer to receive hospice care at home or in a hospice location. You or your family can call to schedule a tour or find answers to your questions.

Providers can contact us at (701) 234-7550 for more information.

Read more about hospice.