Hospice: An inpatient facility licensed by the Department of Public Health (105 CMR
Hospice: An inpatient facility licensed by the Department of Public Health (105 CMR 141) providing palliative and supportive care and other services by an interdisciplinary team under the direction of hospice administration to terminally ill patients with limited life expectancy and to their families. Services may be provided at home, in the community, and in a facility. Services might include nursing, social services, volunteer services, and counseling services. Home health agencies and temporary nursing agencies offering hospice care are considered clinics.