The 10 Best Hospice Services for Seniors in New York, NY for 2025

"Watching someone that you love die causes terrible grief and stress. This service was offered to us in my mothers nursing home. We watched my mothers health decline within the last 2 month tremendously, she does not eat, nor does she open her eyes. i felt that she knew we were there because she would nod or shake her head to questions ask, but now I'm not so sure. When the staff of this agency 1st came to me they seemed caring and interested in my mother and family. nearly 2 weeks and i feel that they are looking to move her onto the next life sooner than I am ready to let go...Fortunately I have never had to deal with Hospice services and I hope that i never have to again...If your parent is in a nursing home, and you cant afford to pay for weekend help you're on your own here... this hospice only gives you a companion mon- fri (no dying on weekends)..My nursing home which seemed to be way understaffed this past weekend, allowed my mothers both arms to blow up like popeyes from the Iv that she was on, and the woman that I hired to come in to assist me, when I couldnt be there.... found my mother twice covered in blood.... once from a nose blled which they stated was caused from the oxygen drying out nasal passage and the second time some messed up the IV and blood was trickling out for some time....not sure how long for the amount of blood that we saw.......surely sounds like neglect,on my part for trusting this hospice which promises dignity and easy care for patient and my nursing home which no longer seems to care since placing her into hospice "

"Caring, compassionate, professional nurses. Aides maintained my mothers dignity. Highly recommend Valley Hospice. "

About Us Since 1953, Van Dyk Health Care has met the needs of senior in Bergen, Passaic and Essex counties. Bob Van Dyk, President & CEO, continues his family’s legacy and presents our new division At Home with Van Dyk, as a complement to our existing nursing homes, post-hospital rehab and assisted living communities. The Van Dyk name is as good as our word. Simply stated, you can trust that we will treat your family as if they were our family. We consider our staff to be an extension to your family. Our compassion and care provide the foundation that established our reputation. We are licensed by the State of New Jersey and the Commission on Accreditation for Home Care (CAHC). We are fully insured and bonded. Our caregivers are all Certified Home Health Aides who are trained and employed by At Home with Van Dyk, so you need not worry about unemployment insurance, payroll taxes, worker compensation or liability insurance. Whenever or wherever your family needs our presence, you can rest assured that we will find a caregiver with the experience, skills and personality that best suit your family’s needs. We believe in personalized care. Our home health aides will enable you or your family member to maintain independence with their living environment. Range of Services In-Home Health Care (Medical Care) Hospice Care / Palliative Care (End of Life Care) Personal Care Companion Care (Homemaker Services) Payment Options VA Benefits Long Term Care Insurance Private Pay - Check Private Pay - Credit Card

"I have had two different experiences with family members at Father Hudson House. It is never an easy choice to make when having a loved one terminally ill, but I will say it ended up being two of the most loving and kind choices for us. Both family members were treated kindly and compassionately and so were we as their family. The most special people work here everyday, and I can not imagine it is easy. But they are professional and made us all feel comfortable. I know my relatives were treated with the utmost respect and their journeys were made easier because of the care they received. our family cannot thank them enough."

ABOUT US At Cornerstone Home Care & Training Academy LLC, we want to help our clients lead a dignified and independent lifestyle right at the comforts and safety of their own home. To this end, we carefully assess and fully understand our client’s individual needs and we selectively place trained personnel to meet specific requirements. Moreover, we believe that we stand out from the rest of our competition due to the fact that we have the ability to provide any type of home support activity that you need or want. Rest assured, all of our services are carefully designed to meet your specific requirements as well. The staff at Cornerstone Home Care & Training Academy LLC consists of Administrators, Directors, Staffing Coordinator, Therapists, Qualify and Seasonal Instructors, Registered Nurses, CNA’s and HHA’s. We are pleased to meet the needs of the clients in the community. Additionally, we assure you that our staff will remain professional, caring, and discreet throughout the course of facilitating your care plan. Our service area includes: Union, Essex, Morris, Bergen, Middlesex and Hudson Counties. For an individualized assessment leading to the creation of a customized care plan Range of Services In-Home Health Care (Medical Care) Hospice Care / Palliative Care (End of Life Care) Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Personal Care Companion Care (Homemaker Services) Respite Payment Options Private Health Insurance Medicaid VA Benefits Long Term Care Insurance Private Pay - Check Private Pay - Credit Card

"My mom is now in University Hospice-Addeo Hospice Residence. It is a facility for end-of-life care. It's excellent. Their staff are little angels. The facility itself is very private and immaculately clean. They have one aide and one nurse per patient. There's only eight patients in the whole facility, so they're very attentive. I have no complaints whatsoever. They give excellent care there. Everybody has a private room. They all have a nice view. It's very clean and spacious. They allow you to bring in some of your own stuff to make it feel homey."

"Two years ago my father was treated at Cabrini Hospice. Although he was in his last stages of Alzheimer's disease, he was treated with dignity and respect. The nurses were very welcoming and caring. They truly understood what my dad and my family were going through. It helped being able to spend the last few weeks by my father's bedside and not be kicked out of his room because visiting hours were over. They were open 24 hours a day and even provided a cot for my own comfort and rest. While these were the most difficult moments of my life, having my father comfortable and taken care of by people who truly cared made a big difference and took a huge weight off of my own shoulders."

"I placed my very ill mother into the care of the Villa and a better decision, I could not have made. Although her time was extremely short to my surprise, only 5 days, I know those days were lived by my mother without pain. Her spiritual needs were met and I was relieved to finally place here where I knew she belonged despite the incompetent medical staff in my area. She lived a total of 15 days after diagnosis. This is the place I wish to go when it is my time, or my only other loved ones. "

"I'm using Jansen Hospice & Palliative Care for my wife. They're excellent. They're really super, very caring service, and very prompt with supplies. They're just outstanding. Their aides are very good and committed to the patients, which is really, really good. They're caring and professional. And certainly, the needs of the patient and the family are really high concerns, and so it has been a real help to all of us."

"The past 3 months have been heartbreaking as our family watched my Grandfather leave us. In the last month of his life we were struck with the fact that he would no longer rebound in any rehabilitation center so we decided to bring him home, it was what we wanted. That is when we found Hospice and Palliative Care of Westchester. I can't even begin to describe how knowledgeable, loving and compassionate everyone within the company was that our family came in contact with from our first inquiry with them until his last dying day. His Nurse, who was always a phone call away, was such a gentle soul that helped ease not only my grandfather but our entire family. It was really a breathe of fresh air. I am so thankful for the care they provided. If there ever comes a time in your life when you need to use home hospice service for a loved one I highly recommend Hospice and Palliative Care of Westchester. "

"My mother was at this hospice. It is a well designed, upper-end modern facility, and has a very warm ambiance: it does not feel like a sterile hospital. The head nurses are very responsive. They have comfortable lounge areas, and allow visitors to stay overnight, either in the same room as the resident, or in rooms that are not occupied. Some of the helper staff seem less skilled and not well trained: one of them kept bringing food after my mother could no longer take solid food. But overall, a good experience for both the resident and the family. "

"We have a visiting nurse come in from Hospice Care Network for my mother-in-law. They offer four hours a day of a health aide and weekly visits of the registered nurse. The nurses they provided are phenomenal. They're very good, very patient, and very kind. We had an aide, but it wasn't necessary because I live here with my mother. We've called for oxygen, we got it the same night. Any meds we requested are immediately delivered the same day. When she was uncomfortable, the nurse came within 45 minutes. The response time is immediate. Someone always answers the phone and someone is always available. I'm very pleased especially with the nurses. All of them are very kind and helpful."

"My mother spent her final days being cared for by the wonderful staff. I cannot begin to describe the care that she was given. The staff was so loving and dedicated. My family and I were able to be with mom. She was at peace and her every need was tended to. They even took such wonderful care of my family. "

"Atlantic Hospice was absolutely wonderful. The people who worked there were kind and courteous, and followed up with phone calls after she passed to see how I was doing. They were just terrific, kind, loving, and made my mother feel comfortable. They were associated with her geriatric doctor. He recommended them and was able to get in touch with me, so it was easy. I would absolutely recommend it because they were just wonderful. I didn't have any trouble with them at all. "