Hospice of McDowell County, Inc.
Making Plans
What are Your Options for Care Settings at the End-of-Life?

In 1936 only one third of Americans died in hospitals. Today the number of Americans who die in a hospital or other health care facility is 80%.

Depending on your care needs and your available support, you may choose where you wish to live as you approach end-of-life.

Options for care at the end-of-life may include:

  • care at home by family members, with additional support from extended family, friends and hired caregivers.
  • a nursing home
  • an assisted living facility
  • hospice care at home or in a nursing home
  • a hospice residence
  • care in a hospital

To discover what is available in your community, a county social worker, hospice social worker, county department on aging, or your physician can help you learn the services available in McDowell County.
Hospice of McDowell County, Inc.
575 Airport Road
Marion, NC 28762
828.652.1318
Email Advance Directives Coordinator