When End-of-Life Hospice Care Support is Not Enough
You want to do everything right. You want to be strong. You want to be a part of every moment along the way. And still, the uncertainty, the fear, and the slow shift in their breathing makes your chest tighten and your eyes well up. the thought of giving them the last dose of morphine scares you to death.
It’s a kind of slow-building grief that starts long before goodbye.
When our nurses step into your home, the first priority is always to ease the room. We sit at the bedside, listen for the small cues, and make comfort the center of each visit. We explain what we’re seeing in simple language, offering reassurance where we can and slowing the pace where it feels overwhelming.
Often, what brings the most relief isn’t one specific intervention, but rather the sense that you don’t have to hold every detail alone anymore, and little by little, you can start to breathe again.
- Your loved one is sleeping more or engaging less
- Comfort is harder to maintain throughout the day
- New skin breakdown or difficulty with positioning
- Appetite naturally decreases
- Daily tasks feel overwhelming for family members
- Breathing patterns shift or pause for longer periods
- They are telling you they are tired of fighting and just want to be at peace
HOW WE PARTNER WITH HOSPICE AGENCIES
Private nursing care helps families feel supported between hospice visits.
NAVI NURSE EXPERIENCES
Stories From the Field
VISITATION OPTIONS
We’re available for private in home nursing care 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week
A consistent, once-a-week touchpoint to stay connected, review how things are going, and ensure the client’s health needs remain on track.
A once-a-day visit creates a predictable routine and ongoing support throughout the week.
Morning and evening visits that provide regular touchpoints across the day, offering steady continuity and reassurance.
A continuous, through-the-night presence for clients who need consistent monitoring, timely support, or assistance during overnight hours.
Flexible nursing support that accompanies the client wherever they need to go.
What can we help with?
Activities of Daily Living
- Assisting with bathing, dressing, and hygiene (with clinical assessment woven in)
- Supporting safe mobility and fall prevention
- Monitoring nutritional intake and hydration levels
- Evaluating home safety risks and recommending modifications
Medication & Treatment Management
- Organizing and administering medications
- Reconciling medications after hospital discharge
- Teaching clients and families how to take medications safely
- Titrating oxygen therapy and monitoring oxygen saturation levels
Clinical Monitoring & Assessment
- Assisting with bathing, dressing, and hygiene (with clinical assessment woven in)
- Supporting safe mobility and fall preventionMonitoring nutritional intake and hydration levels
- Preparing simple, medically appropriate meals
- Helping establish safe home routines for strength, rest, and stability
- Providing dementia-informed redirection and safety oversight
- Evaluating home safety risks and recommending modifications
Care Coordination & Advocacy
- Communicating directly with physicians and specialists
- Advocating during appointments (in-person or virtual)
- Clarifying medical instructions and translating clinical jargon
- Helping families understand diagnoses, prognoses, and options
- Supporting transitions between hospital, rehab, and home
Advanced Medical Tasks
- Complex wound care, debridement, and dressing changes
- Ostomy and catheter care
- PEG tube care and tube feeding management
- Managing IV antibiotics, hydration, or other infusion therapies
- Managing durable medical equipment (oxygen, walkers, hospital beds, etc.)
Cognitive, Emotional, & Relational Support
- Providing companionship rooted in emotional intelligence
- Supporting clients through new diagnoses or major health changes
- Helping families navigate difficult conversations and decisions
- Offering respite support so caregivers can rest
- eing a consistent, trusted presence in the home
Most families come to us after feeling overwhelmed by confusing coverage rules or realizing that insurance-based home health just isn’t enough support for what their loved one truly needs.
So we keep things simple and transparent: Navi is a private-pay model with straightforward hourly rates, no hidden fees, and care plans shaped around your actual needs — we’re free from the limitations insurance demands.
You decide how often you want a nurse in the home, and we help you build a plan that fits your goals, your schedule, and the level of support that feels right for your family.
how to book with us
Reach out by phone, email, or our online form. A member of our care coordination team will answer your questions and gather essential details about you or your loved one’s condition and goals.
Together, we’ll design a personalized plan that outlines the level of support needed, ranging from one-time visits to full 24-hour assistance. Your input is taken into consideration every step of the way.
Our hand-picked private duty nurses have the expertise and skills to support optimal health outcomes. We’ll thoughtfully pair you with the nurses who can care for you and your family best.
Your nurse arrives fully briefed on your care plan and begins providing hospital-level expertise at home. Behind the scenes, our team remains in close communication to ensure adjustments are made as your needs evolve.
ALIGNING WITH YOUR WISHES
We aim to honor what matters most to you and your loved one
Every client has their own way of finding comfort in this season, and we shape our care around those preferences with calm, intentional presence. Our goal is to help the family create an environment that reflects who their loved one is — emotionally, spiritually, and physically — so their final days feel supported and dignified.
- Keeping the room quiet, dim, and peaceful
- Incorporating cultural or spiritual rituals
- Positioning for comfort and easier breathing
- Supporting legacy moments (letters, recordings, handprints)
- Ensuring meaningful items are nearby (photos, heirlooms, keepsakes)
- Playing their favorite music or calming sounds
- Guiding visitors on when and how to enter the space
- Using favorite blankets, pillows, or familiar scents
- Maintaining preferred routines, such as morning light or evening prayers
- Creating space for private family time or important conversations
Caring for a loved one at home is a beautiful act of love and devotion, but trust us when we say, it can also become quietly overwhelming. Many families describe the bone-deep exhaustion that builds over time as a weight that grows heavier and heavier long before anyone feels ready to name it.
If you’re navigating this season, we want you to know that you’re not alone. We wrote a piece that speaks to what caregivers often go through and why additional nursing support can make this season a little easier, a little gentler for everyone involved.
END-OF-LIFE NURSING CARE SERVICES
We’re here to bring comfort, clarity, and steady support to your family
End-of-life care is one of the most emotional experiences a family can walk through, and it shouldn’t be carried alone. Navi Nurses offers skilled end-of-life nursing support that complements your hospice team, honors your loved one’s wishes, and helps create a more peaceful environment at home.
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