When a loved one enters hospice, the focus shifts from treatment to comfort — and to making the time that's left as peaceful as possible, in the place they know best. LivePeace 24/7's hospice care support provides the hands-on, non-medical presence that lets your family focus on being together, while your hospice nursing team manages the clinical side of care.
Trusted by 200+ families across Greater Vancouver, our hospice caregivers work alongside your hospice or palliative team, providing comfort-focused support, companionship, and relief for family caregivers during one of the hardest chapters a family goes through.
Families can also find guidance and clinical hospice services through the Canuck Place Children's Hospice, BC Bereavement Helpline, and HealthLink BC's hospice care resources.
In-home hospice care support is non-medical, comfort-focused assistance for seniors in the end-of-life stage of a terminal illness, provided alongside a formal hospice program. It includes personal care, companionship, light housekeeping, and respite for family, so your loved one can remain comfortable at home and your family can be present without carrying every task alone.
LivePeace's hospice support complements — rather than replaces — clinical hospice nursing, and works well alongside our palliative care and respite care services.
Call 604-442-1746 or book a free assessment to talk through what support would help your family right now.
Most people, given the choice, would rather spend their final days at home, surrounded by what's familiar, than in a hospital or facility. That choice becomes possible when there's enough hands-on support to make it manageable — for your loved one, and for the family caring for them.
Comfort-focused, non-medical support that works alongside your hospice team:
| Factor | Hospice Nursing Alone | Hospice Nursing + In-Home Support |
|---|---|---|
| Day-to-day presence | Periodic nursing visits | Consistent caregiver present between visits |
| Family caregiver load | Family carries most daily care | Shared, with scheduled respite for family |
| Comfort & companionship | Limited to visit windows | Ongoing presence and comfort care |
| Household tasks | Often falls to family | Light housekeeping & meal support included |
| Best for | Families with full-time caregiving capacity | Families needing hands-on daily support and relief |
Every hospice support plan is shaped around your loved one's comfort needs and your family's circumstances, in close coordination with your hospice team.
Gentle assistance with bathing, positioning, mouth care, and comfort measures, always in coordination with your hospice nursing team's care plan.
A quiet, steady presence for your loved one — reading aloud, holding a hand, playing familiar music, or simply being there so no one is alone.
Overnight caregivers so a family member can rest, with a trained presence in the home through the night for comfort and safety.
Scheduled breaks so family members can rest, attend to other responsibilities, or simply step away, knowing their loved one is in caring hands.
Light tidying, laundry, and simple, comforting meals — keeping the home calm and cared for so family time isn't taken up by chores.
Caregivers communicate observations to your hospice nurses and family, keeping everyone aligned as needs change day to day.
"When my husband went into hospice, I thought I had to do everything myself. Our LivePeace caregiver sat with him overnight so I could actually sleep, and she never once made me feel like I was handing off something I should have been doing myself. Those last weeks at home, together, meant everything to our family — and I don't think we could have managed it without her."
— LivePeace Family, Greater VancouverCare focused on dignity, presence, and comfort
Works alongside your hospice nursing team
Background-checked, trained, and fully insured caregivers
Paired by temperament, experience, and language
Support any hour, including nights and weekends
Serving Greater Vancouver, Vancouver Island & Kelowna
LivePeace provides in-home hospice care support for seniors across Greater Vancouver and surrounding communities:
Not sure if we cover your street? Call 604-442-1746 — if we can get a caregiver to you, we will.
What is in-home hospice care support?
It's non-medical, comfort-focused support for seniors in end-of-life care, provided alongside a formal hospice program — including personal care, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
Does LivePeace replace hospice nursing care?
No. LivePeace's caregivers provide non-medical, comfort-focused support that works alongside your hospice nursing team, not in place of it. Clinical and medical decisions remain with your hospice program.
How is hospice care support different from palliative care?
Palliative care can begin at any stage of a serious illness, alongside treatment. Hospice care specifically supports the end-of-life stage, once curative treatment has stopped. See our palliative care page for more.
Can caregivers provide overnight support?
Yes, overnight and 24/7 coverage is available so family members can rest while a trained caregiver remains present.
Will caregivers communicate with our hospice nurses?
Yes, caregivers share relevant observations with your hospice team and family to keep everyone informed and aligned.
Can this service provide respite for family caregivers?
Yes, scheduled respite is one of the most requested parts of this service, giving family caregivers regular breaks to rest and recharge.
Is hospice care support covered by insurance?
Coverage varies by provider and policy. We recommend checking with your extended health insurance provider; our care coordinators can help provide documentation if needed.
How quickly can hospice care support start?
Many families have a caregiver in place within 24 to 48 hours of a free assessment, and we can move faster when needed.
Can hours be adjusted as needs change?
Yes, your care coordinator will adjust hours and support as your loved one's needs change, day by day if necessary.
Do you support families after a loss?
While LivePeace's direct services are focused on in-home care, our team can point families toward bereavement resources such as the BC Bereavement Helpline.
How much does hospice care support cost?
Pricing depends on the hours and level of support needed. We provide a transparent quote after a free, no-obligation assessment.
How do I get started?
Call 604-442-1746 or book a free assessment online, and we'll talk through what support would help your family right now.
LivePeace provides a full range of in-home senior care services across Greater Vancouver:
Our care coordinators are available 24/7 to talk through your family's situation, with care and no pressure, and build a support plan that fits.
