HISTORY

A Legacy of Caring

At Arbor Hospice, we believe no one should face the end of life alone. Everyone has the right to spend their final months free of physical, emotional and spiritual pain in an environment where they are most secure. By providing exceptional medical care to patients and expert caregiver support – delivered by capable, dedicated, compassionate professionals – we help families focus on what’s most important to them.

Arbor Hospice has been providing expert end-of-life-care since 1984, longer than anyone else in the community. If you would like to get to know us better, you can read about our purpose and culture, our leadership, our Boards and our role in the NorthStar Community, an affiliation of like-minded not-for-profit hospice providers with a relentless pursuit for quality.

Arbor Hospice provides care for all—regardless of age, diagnosis, or financial circumstances. Last year, our commitment extended $1 million beyond what was reimbursed by insurance. Because we welcome those who are uninsured, or whose treatment is more expensive than what other hospices can provide, we depend on the financial support of donors for the treatments, medications, services, grief support, and spiritual care of patients and families in need.

ARBOR HOSPICE FOUNDATION

NORTHSTAR INSTITUTE

The first of its kind in Michigan, the NorthStar Institute is the research and innovation arm of Arbor Hospice and all members of the NorthStar Care Community. Focused on improving quality of life for patients and families facing serious illness care at the local, state and national levels, the NorthStar Institute is a source of groundbreaking research, education, and community outreach initiatives. The Institute also serves as a forum where healthcare experts can exchange ideas, collaborate, and explore new ways to improve care.