Why Choose GLC Hospice
Choosing a hospice provider is a deeply personal decision, and we understand that families want to feel confident they are placing their loved one in the hands of people who truly care. Here is what sets GLC Hospice apart:
Genuine, Heart-Centered Compassion
Our team members don't just perform tasks and check boxes. They build real, meaningful relationships with the patients and families they serve. They remember names, honor preferences, and show up with the kind of warmth and attentiveness that makes a difficult time a little more bearable. Compassion is not a line in our mission statement — it is the way we operate every single day.
24/7 Availability — No Exceptions
Emergencies and anxious moments do not wait for business hours. Our on-call nursing team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — including holidays. When a family calls at two in the morning, they reach a real, qualified nurse who knows their loved one's care plan and can help immediately.
A Complete, Interdisciplinary Team
Hospice care works best when it addresses the whole person — body, mind, and spirit. Every patient at GLC Hospice is supported by a coordinated team that includes nurses, aides, social workers, chaplains, bereavement counselors, and a physician. This team meets regularly to review the patient's condition, update the care plan, and ensure that nothing is overlooked.
Personalized Care Plans — Not Cookie-Cutter Approaches
No two patients are alike, and no two care plans should be either. We take the time to listen — to the patient, to the family, to the attending physician — before building a plan of care that reflects the patient's specific diagnosis, symptoms, personal preferences, cultural background, spiritual beliefs, and goals for their remaining time. As conditions change, the plan changes with them.
Expert Pain and Symptom Management
Our clinical team has deep experience managing the complex symptoms that accompany serious illness. We stay ahead of pain rather than chasing it, use evidence-based approaches tailored to each patient, and adjust constantly to ensure the highest possible level of comfort.
Support for the Whole Family
We understand that when one person is seriously ill, the entire family is affected. Our social workers, chaplains, and bereavement counselors are dedicated to helping family members cope, communicate, and care for themselves during an extraordinarily demanding time. And our bereavement program continues that support long after the patient has passed.
No Cost to the Patient
Hospice care is a fully covered benefit under Medicare Part A, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans. GLC Hospice handles all coordination with insurance providers, and we work with every family to ensure there are no unexpected financial burdens. Quality end-of-life care should be accessible to everyone.
Deep Community Roots
We are not a faceless national corporation. We are a local organization built by people who live and work in the communities we serve. We understand the unique needs, resources, and values of our neighbors in Hennepin County and the greater Minnesota region, and we are invested in this community for the long term.
Cultural Competence — We Cover & Protect Everyone
Hennepin County is beautifully diverse. We take pride in serving African and Black American families, Hispanic families (with native bilingual care), Somali and East African communities (with Islamic modesty, prayer, and halal dietary compliance), and Asian/Hmong elders. No culture or background is an afterthought — our care is shaped around who you are.