Why choose XL Hospice?
100% of families who received XL Hospice services and completed the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization's Family Evaluation of Hospice Care (FEHC) said they would recommend XL Hospice to a friend or family member. To learn more about our results click here.
The team at XL Hospice is experienced and professional. Founded in 1990, with owners working in hospice for more than a combined 25 years, a nurse director and a social worker who have been with the company for over 15 years each, and an area RN manager with 10 years in hospice it is evident that the leaders and team at XL Hospice are dedicated and experienced.
Professionals recognized by the Idaho End-of-Life Coalition. This year three XL Hospice employees were recognized for their excellent work. Terri Felder, RN, Director of Patient Care was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. Dee Koehn, RN was recognized as Idaho Hospice Dream Team Nurse. Dawn Johnson, CNA received the honor of Idaho Hospice Dream Team CNA. In 2008 Chaplain Norman Shrumm was recognized as the Idaho Hospice Dream Team Chaplain by the Idaho State Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.
Recognized by the Better Business Bureau. In 2002 the Better Business Bureau recognized XL Hospice with the Integrity Counts! award.
XL Hospice ensures quality services. As a Quality Partner with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, XL Hospice puts quality hospice care first. Many programs are in place to monitor the quality of XL Hospice services, such as the tuck-in calls to patients on days that a nurse doesn’t visit and the quality assurance visits to patients and families who are receiving hospice.
XL Hospice coordinates with doctors and facilities. XL Hospice holds a collaborative philosophy in working as a partner in care with other medical entities providing care for patients. When facilities, hospitals, doctors, hospices and caregivers work together the patient will have the best chance for a quality and meaningful end-of-life experience.
XL Hospice’s additional programs. In addition XL Hospice also offers a hospice house for the terminally ill at Countryside Manor Hospice House in Payette, Idaho, XL Palliative Care Consultation, and pet therapy visits to patients.