Compass is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing compassionate hospice and palliative care services to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses in Maryland?s Eastern Shore region. With a patient-centered approach, Compass focuses on enhancing quality of life by offering comfort, dignity, and emotional support to patients and their families. Their interdisciplinary team includes physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers who work together to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient?s needs. Compass also provides comprehensive grief support services, ensuring families receive ongoing bereavement counseling and support groups. Their commitment to community engagement includes educational programs that raise awareness about end-of-life care and advance care planning. As an affiliate of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, Compass upholds high standards of care. They offer care in a variety of settings, including private homes, assisted living facilities, and their dedicated hospice center.

Key Services:
– Hospice care at home, in nursing facilities, and in hospice centers
– Palliative care for symptom management and quality of life improvement
– Bereavement support and grief counseling for families and loved ones
– Spiritual and emotional support for patients and caregivers
– Advance care planning assistance and education
– Community outreach and education on end-of-life care
– Volunteer support programs to enhance patient well-being