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From fighting illness to protecting comfort and dignity
When you or a loved one is facing a serious illness and curative treatment is no longer the goal, hospice care shifts the focus to comfort, dignity, and quality of life for the days, weeks, or months ahead.
Hospice is specialized end-of-life care for individuals with a terminal illness who are certified by a physician to have a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Through expert pain and symptom management, emotional support, and compassionate guidance for families, hospice provides steady care centered on peace, presence, and the moments that matter most.
Our Promise
At T.O.N.E. Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., we strongly believe that when comfort is prioritized, everything works better – even the most challenging moments feel more manageable.
We walk beside you — neither hastening nor prolonging life — but focusing on comfort, dignity, and peace.
Wherever you call home — your residence, a nursing facility, assisted living community, hospice center, or hospital — our interdisciplinary team brings steady, compassionate support to you.
Ways we help and support you
Expert Pain & Symptom Management
We know we can't change fate, but we can help you manage those painful symptoms with as much ease as possible.
Emotional & Spiritual Care
We know it's not just the body that suffers. Our counselors and chaplains walk with you through the emotional weight and spiritual questions that come with illness.
Bereavement Support
We provide empathetic support, useful coping mechanisms, and a secure environment for grieving, adjusting to life's changes, and healing at a speed that respects your unique path.
24/7 Support
Available 24/7, our team provides compassionate, expert support to patients and families. Inpatient and respite care options are available when needed, and for eligible patients, hospice services are often fully covered by Medicare.
What this means for you
More Comfort. More Clarity.
More meaningful moments with the people who matter most.
When the road feels uncertain, we walk beside you — wholeheartedly.
Meet Your Hospice Team
At T.O.N.E. We at Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. are partners in your care, not just caregivers. At the center of our approach is our Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), with you and your loved ones as valued members. Together, we support your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs with compassion and clinical expertise.
We’re your team—ready to listen, adapt, and care for what matters most to you. If you have questions, just reach out anytime.
Your Personal Physician
You can continue seeing the doctor you know and trust. They’ll collaborate with us on your treatment, medications, and overall plan of care—always with their approval.
Hospice Medical Director
Our dedicated Medical Director oversees your care closely, offering consultations, home visits, and coordination with your personal physician whenever needed. We’re here for you every step.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Your RN is your care coordinator, visiting regularly to assess your condition, manage pain and symptoms, and ensure your comfort. They bring expertise and a gentle touch to every visit.
Licensed Social Worker
Our social workers support your whole family emotionally during this challenging time. They help with daily concerns, connect you to community resources, assist with placements or funeral planning, guide you through advance directives, and offer specialized counseling for children
Chaplain
Our chaplains provide spiritual care tailored to your beliefs—non-denominational and respectful of all faiths. They support you and your family, and connect you with your own clergy if desired.
Hospice Aide
Our aides offer hands-on help with bathing, dressing, meals, and daily activities, giving you dignity and relief from routine tasks.
Trained Volunteers
Our volunteers bring warmth through companionship, errands, light housekeeping, or respite for caregivers.
Bereavement Counselor
From admission through up to two years of grief support, our bereavement counselors walk with your family through loss with understanding and resources.
Medicare Hospice Benefit
When will Medicare Pay for Hospice Benefits?
Medicare will pay for hospice benefits when the following conditions are met:
- The patient is eligible for Medicare Part A
- The patients attending physician and the TONE Hospice and Palliative Care Medical Director agree that the patient meet hospice eligibility criteria
- The patient/or designee signs Medicare Hospice Election Form to choose the Medicare Hospice Benefit
Medicare will continue for covered benefits for any health problems that are not related to the hospice diagnosis.
What Does the Medicare Hospice Benefit Cover?
The Medicare Hospice Benefit typically covers the following services related to your terminal diagnosis:
- Physician services
- Nursing care
- Medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, and specialized beds
- Medical supplies such as bandages and catheters
- Medications for symptom control or pain relief related to your hospice diagnosis
- Home health aide and homemaker services
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Social worker services
- Dietary counseling
- Grief and loss counseling for you and your family
- Short-term inpatient care for pain and symptom management
- Short-term respite care
- Any other Medicare-covered services to manage your pain and other symptoms as recommended by your T.O.N.E. Hospice and Palliative Care team
What Does the Medicare Hospice Benefit NOT Cover?
The Medicare Hospice Benefit does not cover:
- Curative treatment
- Medications not related to relieving pain/symptoms not related to the hospice diagnosis
- Room and board in a nursing home or hospice facility for anything other than respite care or short-term inpatient care for pain/symptom management
- Care in an emergency room, hospital, or ambulance transportation unless arranged by your TONE Hospice and Palliative Care team, or if the care is unrelated to the hospice diagnosis
Where Can I Get More Information About Medicare Hospice Coverage?
For official information about Medicare hospice benefits, coverage details, and publications, contact Medicare directly:
Visit: Medicare.gov
Call: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
TTY users: 1-877-486-2048
Reach Out - We're Here for You
The most difficult phase of life isn’t meant to be spent alone.
Whether you have immediate needs or are simply gathering information, our team is here to listen, guide, and support.
Let's walk this journey together
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Our Location
33742 W 12 Mile Rd, STE A2, Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Office Number
248-522-9572