Marcus Daly Hospice Center

Is focused on providing comfort and quality for patients and families facing end of life challenges. Aims to treat, prevent or relieve the symptoms of a life-threatening illness, but not to cure it. Strives to honor the dignity and choices of each patient and family to help them remain in control their care plan. Encompasses each person's unique physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. Provides support to the patient, caregivers, family and friends both prior to, and after death.

Hospice care is appropriate for anyone with a terminal/qualifying diagnosis, a less than six month life expectancy and for those who have chosen to seek pain and symptom management instead of life prolonging treatments. If your condition improves, you chose to pursue curative treatments or you change your mind, you can revoke participation at any time.

Our interdisciplinary team of nurses, certified aides, social workers, therapists, chaplains, pharmacists, volunteers and medical director work alongside you, your family and your physician. Our goal is to provide treatment of the person rather than the disease and focus on quality rather than quantity of life. Our services include thorough assessments, development of a comprehensive care plan, pain and symptom relief, medications related to the terminal diagnosis, medical supplies and equipment, education for caregivers, spiritual and emotional support, bereavement counseling, personal assistance and companionship and on-call hospice nurses 24/7 to answer questions or make home visits.

Hospice services may be provided either in the patient’s place of residence (Home Hospice) (home, skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility) or in our Hospice Center, depending on each individual’s needs and situation.

When utilizing Home Hospice Services, typically a spouse, child or paid care provider will serve as the primary caregiver with Hospice staff and volunteers making regular visits to assist, educate and enhance the quality of care. Specific visit frequency, level of care and team member involvement will depend on each patient’s needs, their hospice plan of care and the patient’s current condition. We are also able to provide 24 hour care in our Hospice Center, which is a part of Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, when patient needs can no longer be met in the home or when caregivers need a break.

Our goal in the Hospice Center is for each patient and family to feel at home. Patients are encouraged to have visitors anytime and our six beautifully decorated suites were designed with space to accommodate overnight guests. Each patient is encouraged to personalize their hospice suite with photos and other items from home that transform the space into their own.

Beautifully landscaped grounds, with a memory walk and gazebo, give each patient and their guests the opportunity to enjoy views of the Bitterroot Mountains and a peaceful place to sit outside and reflect while enjoying the mountain air.

Enjoy home cooked meals, dine with family and friends, or relax in front of the fire place in our spacious and fully equipped kitchen, dining and living room areas. Whatever it is, we strive to make sure that our patient needs are fulfilled.

Hospice benefits are available to patients with Medicare, Medicaid, VA, and many private insurance plans. If you don’t have funding, MDMH offers a Financial Assistance Program (Click here for more info or to fill out an application)

Referrals for hospice care may come from many possible sources, including physicians, care providers, family members or prospective patients themselves. Call our Intake Coordinator at 406-363-6503 for a free consultation to determine whether or not hospice care would be appropriate for you or your loved one.