Hospice care at home, in assisted living and in nursing homes across Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties. A real person answers 24 hours a day, and a nurse can often visit the same day.
No forms to fill out first and no referral needed. Here is what the next 24 hours usually look like.
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Call us, any hour
A real person answers (248) 955-5100, 24 hours a day. You don’t need a doctor’s referral: family, friends and facility nurses can all call.
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A nurse comes to you
We contact the physician, and an evaluation usually happens within 24 hours. Admission is often the same day, including evenings and weekends, once a physician certifies eligibility and the family is ready.
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Care comes to where they live
Home, assisted living, memory care or a nursing home. Nurses, aides, a social worker, a chaplain if you wish, and volunteers visit, and Medicare covers related medications, equipment and supplies.
At Lily Hospice, we believe hospice care should reflect the individuality of each journey. It’s not just about managing symptoms; it’s about celebrating what makes you or your loved one special. We’re dedicated to supporting your family, while ensuring each moment is filled with love and connection. Our goal is to honor unique stories, turning the last chapter into a celebration of a life well lived.
Hospice Care in Troy and Metro Detroit
Love Until the Last Breath
At Lily Hospice, we’re founded on the premise that hospice care goes beyond the clinical to include nurturing your loved one’s passions and purpose to the very end. We want to make sure that every person’s last chapter gets written fully, so that their story is complete before it comes to a close.
Great care is taken when ushering someone into the world, and great care should be taken when they leave. After all, there’s no second chance to get it right.
As featured on FOX 2 Detroit: our Journey Program uses virtual reality to take patients swimming with dolphins, to Venice, or back to a childhood home. See Lily Hospice in the news.
Personalized, patient-driven care; it’s how we hire and it’s how we serve.
Hospice care is a compassionate journey for those facing the end of life with a prognosis of six months or less. At Lily Hospice, we believe in honoring life by focusing on comfort rather than a cure. Our dedicated team of caregivers is specially trained to provide not just physical support, but also emotional, social, and spiritual care that truly nurtures the whole person.
We take the time to get to know you and your loved one, understanding each unique story, preference, and need. Our tailored programs are designed to ensure that everyone feels comfortable, engaged, and cherished. At Lily Hospice, we are committed to making every moment meaningful while preserving the dignity and value of your journey until the very end. Together, we embrace this precious time with love and compassion.
What families say
Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google
★★★★★ 4.9 average across 36 Google reviews as of September 2026, from families and care partners in metro Detroit.
From the nurses to the support staff, everyone was treated with dignity, respect and genuine compassion. They not only cared for the patient but also supported the entire family emotionally during a difficult time. Their communication was clear, and they were always responsive.
Alan F., Google review
If you’re looking for someone to take care of a loved one, this is the company. Compassion above and beyond. Two years with updates at every visit. The staff became family, to the point that my parents looked forward to their visits.
Chris P., Google review
Great staff who are genuine and empathetic. They ensure that you do not feel alone, which is so important.
Anyone whose physician certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, if the illness runs its normal course, can choose comfort-focused hospice care. Our plain-language guides explain the signs and eligibility for each illness.
With Medicare, families usually pay nothing for hospice care
Visits from the whole care team, including nurses on call 24/7
Medications related to the terminal illness, with $0 copays at Lily
Hospital bed, wheelchair, oxygen and other equipment and supplies
Grief support for the family after a loss
Medicaid covers hospice too, and members of Medicare Advantage plans keep their hospice benefit. Medicare does not pay rent or room and board in assisted living or a nursing home.
Every family is different. These are the things families tell us made the difference.
Your language, your traditions
A professional interpreter joins every visit at no cost. Arabic is always available, Sureth (Chaldean) is arranged when possible, and families can ask for aides of the same gender.
A Veteran Rapid Response team, veteran-to-veteran volunteer visits, bedside pinning ceremonies and help with VA benefits, guided by our Veteran Advisory Committee.
Our nurses and aides are trained in dementia care. We coach families and facility staff on sundowning, agitation and refusing food, and visit memory care communities regularly.
Yes. Lily Hospice is Medicare-certified and accredited by ACHC. Medicare pays the hospice directly, so families generally pay nothing for hospice services, visits, medications related to the terminal illness, equipment and supplies. What Medicare covers.
Where does Lily provide hospice care?
Wherever the patient lives: a private home, an assisted living or memory care community, or a nursing facility, across Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties. Our office is in Troy. See every area we serve.
Who qualifies for hospice?
Anyone whose physician certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course, and who chooses comfort-focused care instead of treatment meant to cure the illness. Hospice is not only for cancer; heart failure, COPD, dementia, kidney disease, stroke and Parkinson's are all common diagnoses. Take the 2-minute self-check.
Do I need a doctor's referral to call?
No. Anyone can call us: a family member, a friend, a facility nurse. We contact the physician, and an evaluation can usually happen within a day.
What happens if something goes wrong at 2 a.m.?
You call (248) 955-5100 and a real person answers, 24 hours a day. A nurse will talk you through it and come out if needed.
What if my loved one is still getting treatment?
Our Pathways Palliative Program provides symptom relief while treatment continues. Many families start there and move to hospice when the time is right. About Pathways.
Can family caregivers get a break?
Yes. Medicare covers up to five consecutive days of inpatient respite care per stay so a caregiver can rest, travel or recover. Our aides and volunteers also lighten the load between visits. About respite care.
Does Lily have programs for veterans?
Yes. A Veteran Advisory Committee guides how we care for veterans, and our Veteran Rapid Response program is built for veteran families who need help quickly. We are a family-owned hospice, not veteran-owned, that takes veterans' care seriously. Hospice for veterans.
Can we switch to Lily from another hospice?
Yes. Medicare allows a patient to change hospice providers once during each benefit period. Call us and we'll handle the transfer with the other agency. How switching works.
What is the Journey Program?
A virtual reality program that lets patients revisit a favorite place, a beach, a hometown, a city they always meant to see, from bed. It is included in our care. Learn more.
Choosing the right hospice is a crucial decision. You are inviting a caregiver team to become an integral part of your family during a difficult and challenging time. How do you know you’re making the right choice? It’s essential to use both your head and your heart. There are practical considerations, such as licensing and accreditation, as well as personal factors, like whether you agree with the organization’s approach to caregiving and whether they will treat your loved one with dignity and respect. Our how to choose a hospice checklist works on any hospice, our metro Detroit hospice directory compares all 104 Medicare-certified hospices in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties on the same terms, and our quality scores page shows Lily’s own Medicare results, including the ones we are still working on.
A: Yes. Lily Hospice is Medicare-certified and accredited by ACHC. Medicare pays the hospice directly, so families generally pay nothing for hospice services, visits, medications related to the terminal illness, equipment and supplies.
A: Wherever the patient lives: a private home, an assisted living or memory care community, or a nursing facility, across Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties. Our office is in Troy.
A: Anyone whose physician certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course, and who chooses comfort-focused care instead of treatment meant to cure the illness. Hospice is not only for cancer; heart failure, COPD, dementia, kidney disease, stroke and Parkinson’s are all common diagnoses.
A: Our Pathways Palliative Program provides symptom relief while treatment continues. Many families start there and move to hospice when the time is right.
A: Yes. Medicare covers up to five consecutive days of inpatient respite care per stay so a caregiver can rest, travel or recover. Our aides and volunteers also lighten the load between visits.
A: Yes. A Veteran Advisory Committee guides how we care for veterans, and our Veteran Rapid Response program is built for veteran families who need help quickly. We are a family-owned hospice, not veteran-owned, that takes veterans’ care seriously.
A: Yes. Medicare allows a patient to change hospice providers once during each benefit period. Call us and we’ll handle the transfer with the other agency.
A: A virtual reality program that lets patients revisit a favorite place, a beach, a hometown, a city they always meant to see, from bed. It is included in our care.
Why Lily Hospice?
Lily Hospice was created by a compassionate team united by a deep commitment to personalized caregiving. As a locally owned and operated organization, we believe in putting patients before profits, ensuring that every individual receives the loving attention they deserve. From our very first day, our focus has been on what truly matters—helping our patients experience their journey with peace and dignity.
What sets us apart is our heartfelt dedication to meeting the unique needs of each person we care for. Whether it’s providing a guitar for that final song, assisting in finishing a cherished book, helping write heartfelt letters, recording goodbye messages, or capturing precious moments in timeless black-and-white photographs—our mission is to go above and beyond to fulfill these desires.
We understand how challenging this time is for you and your loved ones. With utmost dignity and respect, we are committed to meeting your needs with compassion. As you navigate this significant transition, please know that we are here to offer our unwavering support. You are not alone; we are ready to help you in any way you need.
