Ability Home Health & Hospice

Comfort, Dignity, and Presence

When a loved one is facing a terminal illness, our hospice team brings compassionate, skilled care directly to your home — so your family can focus on what matters most.

Compassionate hospice care support for families in Utah

A Philosophy of Comfort and Dignity

Hospice care is specialized medical care for patients with a terminal illness who have chosen to focus on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment. It is not giving up — it is choosing to live as fully and comfortably as possible.

Our hospice team provides pain management, symptom control, emotional and spiritual support, and family guidance — all in the comfort of your home.

Does choosing hospice mean giving up hope?

Not at all. Many families find that hospice allows their loved one to spend meaningful time at home, surrounded by family, with their symptoms well managed and their dignity preserved.

Family receiving hospice support in Utah

The Principles That Guide Our Care

Comfort Over Cure

Hospice focuses on managing pain and symptoms so your loved one can live as comfortably and fully as possible.

Family-Centered Care

We support the entire family — with guidance, education, emotional support, and respite care.

Dignity and Respect

Every patient is treated with the utmost dignity, respect, and compassion throughout their journey.

Spiritual & Emotional Support

Our chaplains and social workers provide spiritual care and emotional support tailored to each patient and family.

Who Qualifies for Hospice Care?

Hospice eligibility is determined by a physician certification. General criteria include:

A physician has certified a terminal prognosis of six months or less
The patient chooses to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment
The patient is enrolled in Medicare Part A, Medicaid, or has qualifying private insurance
Care is provided primarily in the patient's home or place of residence

Not sure if your loved one qualifies? Call us — we can help.

Call for Guidance

Insurance We Accept

We work with most major insurance providers so you can focus on care, not paperwork.

Medicare
Medicare & Medicaid Certified
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
Humana
Cigna
TriWest Healthcare Alliance
Medicare & Medicaid CertifiedUtah DHHS LicensedServing Utah Since 2021

Our Hospice Care Team

Our hospice team is made up of compassionate professionals who walk alongside families through every stage of the journey.

Dr. Greg Baird

Dr. Greg Baird

Medical Director

Eric Ellsworth

Eric Ellsworth

Hospice Administrator

Chason Hightower

Chason Hightower

Home Health Administrator

Melanie Spackman

Melanie Spackman

Hospice Director of Nursing

Nadine Shelley

Nadine Shelley

Home Health Director of Nursing

We're Here for Your Family

Call us to speak with a compassionate care coordinator who can answer your questions and help you understand your options — with no obligation.