Who Calls Hospice?
When to call Hospice?
“I Didn’t Know I Could Call Myself”
A Story About Hospice, Hope, and Heart
The Phone Call No One Wants to Make
When Mary’s husband, Jack, began to sleep more than he was awake, she told herself he was just tired. After all, they’d been through so much together — 52 years of marriage, two kids, a life full of laughter and Sunday pancakes.
But one morning, as she held his hand and realized how thin it had become, fear crept in. The doctor had mentioned “palliative options,” but no one had said the word hospice. Mary thought hospice meant giving up — that it was only for the last few days of life.
Weeks later, exhausted and overwhelmed, she whispered to her daughter, “I don’t know what else to do.”
Her daughter searched “hospice care near me” and found Mountain View Hospice — a nurse-owned and operated hospice serving the West Valley with compassion and heart.
When Mary called, she cried. Not because she was sad — though she was — but because someone on the other end finally listened.
“I wish I knew earlier I could make the call myself,” Mary said later. “I didn’t have to wait for the doctor or hospital. I just needed someone to help us through this.”
What Hospice Really Means
Hospice is not about giving up.
It’s about living fully until the very last breath.
Hospice provides medical care, emotional support, and spiritual comfort for patients facing a life-limiting illness. But more than that, it wraps around families — like Mary’s — who are navigating one of life’s hardest journeys.
At Mountain View Hospice, every nurse, social worker, chaplain, and volunteer understands that this chapter of life deserves as much dignity, compassion, and comfort as any other.
When we say we provide end-of-life care, what we mean is:
No more waiting hours for a call back from a nurse.
No more confusion about medications or comfort measures.
No more facing fear alone.
Our team is available 24/7/365 — real staff, never an answering service — ready to listen, guide, and provide care that feels personal because it is.
What Makes Mountain View Hospice Different
There are many hospices in Arizona. But few are nurse-owned and operated.
That difference matters.
It means that clinical expertise, compassion, and advocacy drive every decision. Our founderd, Jaime Wasden-Ryum, RN, BSN, MBA & Amiee Joint built Mountain View Hospice on a promise — that every patient would be treated like family.
Here’s what sets us apart:
Nurse-Owned & Operated: Medical expertise guides every layer of care.
Continuity of Care: Our full-time RNs ensure patients see familiar faces, not rotating staff.
5-Star Google Rating: Families consistently praise our compassion, communication, and kindness.
Local & Hometown-Based: We’re your West Valley hospice, serving Peoria, Glendale, Goodyear, Surprise, Buckeye, and surrounding areas with heart.
No Corporate Overhead: Every decision is made right here in Arizona — by people who live and serve in your community.
From Our Families
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“They treated my mom like she was their own. I never felt alone or uncertain. The nurse explained everything with such patience. I will forever be grateful for the peace they gave our family.”
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“If I could give 10 stars, I would. Mountain View Hospice is not just a service — they are angels on Earth. They made the hardest time of our lives bearable.”
The Nurse’s Promise
Every nurse who joins Mountain View Hospice carries the same belief:
We are guests in sacred moments.
Our role is not just to provide medical care. It’s to honor stories, memories, and the love that still fills the room.
As one of our nurses said:
“When I walk into a home, I don’t just see a patient — I see a life well-lived. My goal is to help them live it with comfort, dignity, and peace.”
We understand the fear that comes with the word hospice.
We know families often wait too long to call — thinking it’s “not time yet.” But the truth is, hospice can bring comfort months before those final days. It’s about quality of life, not just the end of it.
A Final Word: From Our Heart to Yours
If you or someone you love is facing a serious illness, know this: hospice is not giving up. It’s choosing comfort. It’s choosing to be surrounded by care, by peace, by understanding.
At Mountain View Hospice, we’re here to walk with you — every step of the way.
Take a deep breath. You don’t have to do this alone.
