We work with you to provide compassionate care for your patients.

Hope Hospice Center provides Montana patients and their loved ones 24-hour end-of-life care in a warm, comforting and state-of-the-art environment. Partners In Home Care’s compassionate team of hospice professionals focuses on intensive symptom management, supporting patients with complex needs that cannot be safely or effectively met at home or in a facility.

The center features:

  • 12 private patient care rooms designed for comfort and generous space for loved ones.
  • 24/7 hospice nursing and support provided by a dedicated care team
  • Open visiting hours to ensure connection with loved ones
  • Care guided by patient goals, values and dignity
  • Emotional and spiritual support for patients and families
  • Indoor and outdoor gathering and reflection spaces

Admission Criteria

Patients are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and must meet these criteria for hospice care:

  • The patient has a life-limiting prognosis of six months or less.
  • The patient elects hospice care, consenting to comfort-focused treatment.
  • The patient meets one of the following levels of care:
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General inpatient (GIP)

The patient is experiencing acute, uncontrolled symptoms requiring intensive medical management that cannot be delivered in a home or facility setting, such as uncontrolled pain, severe dyspnea (shortness of breath), terminal agitation or active delirium, intractable nausea, or vomiting or complex wound care requiring continuous skilled support.

Routine

The patient cannot remain at home but does not require intensive symptom management.

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Hospice Respite

The patient is currently receiving hospice care through a licensed hospice agency and the patient’s primary caregiver needs respite. The patient can be transported to Hope Hospice for short-term admission of up to five consecutive days, allowing the caregiver the opportunity to attend to their own well-being while ensuring their loved one continues to receive high-quality care.

Frequently Asked Questions

We welcome referrals from:

  • Hospitalists and palliative care teams
  • Primary care providers and specialists
  • Emergency departments
  • Long-term care and assisted living facilities
  • In-home hospice providers

Partners In Home Care team members will coordinate with your team for a smooth transition into our care. Our goal is to support the patient and family — every step of the way.

Hospice care is most often covered by:

  • Medicare Hospice Benefit
  • Medicaid Hospice Benefit
  • Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits
  • Indian Health Service
  • Private insurance plans

If uninsured, please ask for a current cost schedule. Costs vary by patient and include:

  • Daily medical care fee
  • Daily room + board fee
  • Ambulance transportation fee

While most medical costs are covered by the above benefits, Hope Hospice also charges a daily room and board fee to cover expenses. These fees are typically covered by:

  • The patient and family
  • Private long-term care insurance
  • Medicaid
  • VA
  • Indian Health Service

Financial assistance is available as needed through Partners Hope Foundation’s Compassionate Care Fund, which helps cover room and board fees on a sliding scale. Partners in Home Care’s financial counselors are available to help navigate the PIHC compassion fund and/or assistance with financial needs. Please contact us to discuss.