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Comprehensive Support Through Hospice Care In Stone Mountain

October 12, 2025

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Imagine trying to navigate through a vast ocean without a map or compass—this is often what families feel like when they consider...

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How To Address Spiritual Concerns In Hospice

October 12, 2025

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When a loved one enters hospice care, addressing their spiritual needs can be as important as managing their physical discomfort. Spiritual concerns...

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Benefits Of Hospice Care In Kennesaw

October 05, 2025

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Hospice care offers a compassionate approach to end-of-life care, focusing on enhancing the quality of life for individuals with terminal illnesses. When...

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Dealing With Changes In Appetite For Hospice Patients

October 05, 2025

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Changes in a person's appetite can be a telling sign when they are under hospice care. These changes often reveal more than...

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What Medicare Hospice Covers And What It Does Not In Georgia

October 03, 2025

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When you are caring for someone with a serious illness, understanding what Medicare covers can bring real relief. This guide explains the...

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What if Your Loved One Doesn’t Want Hospice?

October 01, 2025

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Your loved one has received a qualifying terminal diagnosis, but is resisting going to hospice. What can you do now? Ultimately, so...

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Mary S.

14:54 23 Aug 25

Inspire Hospice provided compassionate, professional, and truly heartfelt care. Their team went above and beyond to support our entire family and friends during one of the most difficult times in our life. Inspire Hospice brought such peace and comfort, making the end of life feel like a natural and beautiful part of the journey.. We are forever grateful. Thank you to all the nurses, aides, office staff and Chaplain Dr. Wendel Daindridge. You all are truly a gift!

Julie T.

15:44 16 Aug 25

Inspire Hospice is a an organization delivering top notch hospice care to our patients and their families for end of life care. You will not find a more caring and compassionate hospice company!

kristy P.

14:12 15 Aug 25

Inspire hospice in Duluth is absolutely exceptional. Their team provides compassionate, high quality care quickly and efficiently. They are truly here when you need them the most. Supporting patients and families with kindness, professionalism and genuine care. I’m so grateful for the difference they make in important moments.

Nashena P.

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Laurie F.

22:07 11 Nov 24

Our family has been incredibly grateful for the exceptional care provided by Inspire Hospice and Palliative Care, whose entire team has consistently demonstrated compassion, professionalism, and dedication. Each staff member we've encountered has been attentive, caring, and genuinely committed to ensuring my mother's comfort and well-being.Our 87-year-old mother, who lives in an assisted living facility, has an ostomy. Over the last year we've struggled with getting support for her ostomy care. Since Inspire Hospice stepped in about 2 months ago, the quality of her care has improved significantly and this is largely thanks to RN Lori Sherman. Lori has gone above and beyond in supporting our family and has brought us a sense of peace that is truly priceless.Lori's thorough communication, thoughtful ideas and proactive approach have been invaluable. She has been a tireless advocate for my mother, introducing practical improvements to her care and taking the time to train the facility staff to meet her needs. Lori listens deeply to our concerns and is continually implementing creative solutions that enhance my mother's quality of life. Her dedication, expertise and kindness have brought us comfort and relief, knowing that my mother is in such caring and capable hands.We cannot thank the entire Inspire Hospice team enough for their remarkable support. All of them have provided not only excellent care, but a compassionate presence during this challenging time. Our gratitude for Lori and the entire Inspire Hospice team is immense and we will wholeheartedly recommend their services to any family in need of attentive, professional and compassionate care.

Laura M.

21:00 04 Nov 24

My mom entered care last week. I have been been so impressed with the care they are providing. Shenaz is a supervisor but is filling in for the aid Mom will have and she is so sweet, gentle and kind with my mom. I am grateful for her. And Elizabeth our nurse is managing mom's care and helping me navigate the process very well.Update: As time has passed, I can say that EVERY single care giver that has come to my parents home is qualified and cares deeply about their job. Miss Janelle is very sweet and gentle with Mom and I'm so grateful for the care she's receiving.

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These nurses are the best at there job. So much care

Breanna S.

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Skylar B.

21:45 30 Oct 24

Friendly and helpful staff!!

Tiffany F.

20:01 30 Oct 24

This is a great company. Thank you for all you do!

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I cannot thank Inspire Hospice enough for the care and compassion shown to my mother and our family. Everyone we encounter within this organization was on the ball from Ahkaleah who answered my first call to Nurse Baker our case manager, the entire team was just fantastic. To do this type of work with love and compassion requires a group of special people and those special people work for Inspire. You all made Mom’s transition easier for her and my entire family. Thank you again

Angela G.

15:23 10 Jun 24

M M.

00:28 24 May 24

They took care of us during a time we were lost. It wasn’t long that we needed their help but Karen and the others went above and beyond to make this time as easy as possible. Thank you!!

Nicole S.

20:23 10 Feb 24

Inspire Hospice of Duluth not only upholds the highest standards of hospice care but also demonstrates what it means to serve families with love and respect during their most vulnerable times. Thank you Team Duluth !

craig J.

20:15 10 Jan 24

My mother was admitted to Inspire the beginning of March, 2023. The entire team did an amazing job caring for my mother until she entered the Kingdom of God January 1, 2024.They all were so professional, knowledgeable, caring, and loving. There are so people that work for Inspire as physicians, nurses, CNA, Chaplin, social worker, volunteer director, volunteers, and 24 hour on call staff. I don’t want to mention any names because I am afraid to leave a name out.The family and my mom was so grateful to have Inspire for 10 months until her passing.Thank you all for going above and beyond to help my mom and the family. We couldn’t have made it without the help and support. I highly recommend Inspire.Here are a few pictures.

Mary J.

11:30 11 Sep 23

My mother n law was admitted to Inspire beginning of March, 2023. We can’t say enough for what all Inspire have done for Marie and the family! The whole team is so professional and compassionate!The admission nurse, JuNeice, did an amazing job helping us with all the paperwork, and educating us on Inspire’s palliative program. The Social Worker, Inez, is so very kind and knowledgeable about helping with her needs. Thank you Natalie, the Chaplain, for being there for her and the family for support and spiritual needs.Her nurses, Janette, Martine, Brennan, and Lisa always is giving the family updates and giving her the best nursing care! Inspire has a on call nurse 24 hours a day and was there within 45 minutes of needing help several times.The CNA’s Latisha and Jessica have been so great at helping with all her ADL’s and so compassionate.The director of Volunteer services, Kimberly, has a college student, Soniya, visiting her twice a week that uplifts her and keeps her company.I highly recommend Inspire if anyone needs hospice or palliative care for their loved one.We pray she will still be a patient for quite some time before the Lord calls her to be in the Kingdom of God.Here is a couple pictures a few her great grandchildren children visiting my mother n law.

Laurie W.

02:21 25 May 23

I cannot say enough about the exceptional care empathy and professionalism displayed by our Hospice Team. Litesha , Inez and Natalie Went above and beyond to make sure all of our needs were being met. Diane the director came to our home to reassure us as we faced the final hours of my husband’s life allowing us to understand what was happening and handle it with love and peace.. The office staff and on call nurses always responded very quickly to my concerns showing empathy and efficiency. Thank you all!

Emily B.

03:16 14 May 23

We are eternally grateful for the love and support of all the Inspire Hospice staff. From the social worker to the chaplain, to the wonderful and dedicated CNA that was assigned to us, Litesha, her dedication, selflessness and generosity during our times of need were so appreciated. We are so grateful that they assisted us in preparation for end of life care for my dad Van. We also wanted to thank Diane, the Director, for taking the time to come out to the home and guide our family through the last hours of my dad’s life. My dad passed away at home surrounded by family and in peace and that is all we ever hoped for. That he would die with dignity while surrounded by his loved ones. It was possible because of Inspire Hospice and we thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for helping us make it happen.

Talley D.

19:51 18 Oct 22

Inspire Hospice has been incredible in caring for my mom during the last two months of her life. They were loving and caring, considered it a honor for me to allow them to care for her, were diligent, kept in touch with me, and worked hard to serve my mom. I was so impressed with Amanda and her team. I HIGHLY recommend them.

Staffing R.

14:30 04 Oct 22

The social worker for my mom was absolutely amazing! TJ Temeka Joseph with Inspire Hospice, has been our saving grace to get mom the help she needed! She has impeccable follow up and truly cares for those who are least able to care for themselves! Debbie Harris

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21:07 27 Aug 22

My father was enrolled in Hospice with Inspire prior to relocating outside their service area. Amanda Wood, RN is amazing! Responsive, compassionate, professional and personable. Interactions with everyone in the company were great. They work tirelessly to ensure that your loved ones have everything needed as they embark on their last leg of the life cycle. My family and I can't thank you enough for everything!

Ann Marie T.

20:56 05 May 22

I am so incredibly thankful for Inspire Hospice. My dad received amazing care and his nurses became part of our family! Forever grateful!!

Adrienne P.

18:43 02 May 22

The staff were kind, caring and compassionate. We appreciate all that they did for us. They helped to prepare us on what to expect in my grandmothers final days. She passed in peace, and they were there any time we needed them. Thank you for everything.

Lindsay B.

19:14 26 Feb 22

Lisa S.

12:13 19 Feb 22

Wonderful care and wonderful people at Inspire. So blessed having them care for my grandmother.

James H.

18:29 18 Feb 22

The team members who worked with us were very professional and attentive to the needs of our situation. We are very grateful for the services we received.

Kim B.

18:07 18 Feb 22

Our experience was a brief one as mom had been in the hospital and took a turn for the worse and passed away just 4 short days under their care. I can’t say enough good things about this company from the beginning of working with them but especially, Rebecca, the RN that came everyday. She was so informative about the transition and what to expect and look for. She really helped me understand the death process and so it wasn’t so terrifying or morbid. I was blessed to have been with my mom as she passed and their care made it that way. Thank you so very much, Inspire! ♥️

Saniya C.

14:16 14 Feb 22

I cannot express how amazing Inspire hospice team is. We had them on board for my grandmother. Amanda, RN was beyond compassionate and caring. Amanda knows what she is doing and has the biggest heart for it. She explained everything thoroughly and was always available throughout the process. I also want to express my deepest gratitude to Naeema, who came over and helped us with ALDs. Extremely caring and passionate lady. Thank you Inspire hospice, for providing such excellent care to our family during such difficult times.

Maryanne Z.

04:40 28 Jan 22

Renee M

13:36 03 Jan 22

By far the best. Thank you for your prompt, thorough, genuine services. You did wonders for my family. Just having that kind of professionalism alleviated our hearts having to deal with the inevitable. You folks thought of everything and provided. God bless you all!

Dental I.

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18:12 02 Jun 21

I noticed that my dad was declining so on Friday I decided to give inspire hospice a call. That was one of the best decisions I ever made. Unfortunately my dad passed away on 6/1/2021. But I must say that inspire hospice was there for me the whole way during the transition with my dad. Even though it was short. Their team is kind, loving and caring. Thank you so much Lili and Maranda and the whole staff for being there for me and my family.

Stephanie A

02:10 20 May 21

If you find yourself or someone you love in need of hospice care, look no further than Inspire. My mother-in-law was recently in their care and from the first phone call we knew they would take care of her. Everyone from the intake nurse who came out on a Friday evening, to the CNAs who came out to help care for her, to her RN who checked in regularly and even daily when it was close to the end, to the chaplain who came and prayed with her and over her, to the on call nurse who came to pronounce her, all treated her with compassion and made her as comfortable as possible. We were put at ease by the fact that an RN was only a phone call away, no matter the time. And they answered every time. They were also concerned with the family, providing us with resources for what to look for and how to talk to the grandkids about her passing. These are all around wholesome people who truly care about their patients.

Peppur B.

13:59 08 Oct 20

Wonderful company. The best customer service I have ever experienced from a hospice company. And they go above and beyond to get the job done!

Ashley M.

17:44 21 Aug 19

Thank you so much to the entire team and all you did for my grandfather and our family during the last 2 months of his life. This has been extremely hard on all of us but we couldn't have asked for better care. The nurses were top notch and I'm a nurse myself, so at times I know I can be critical, but I had absolutely no complaints. Very caring, very experienced nurses, prompt visits when we had concerns or any changes, and just overall treated us all as if we were their family. I would definitely recommend these guys to any one out there having to make this decision on what company to go with during such a difficult time. Thank you from the bottom of my heart from me and my whole family.

Christin C.

23:07 20 Aug 19

Wonderful company with very reliable and helpful staff.

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21:10 05 Jun 19

They have provided excellent care to our patient and provided detailed updates per our request. We have been 100% pleased

Nick M.

16:50 14 Mar 19

Inspire Hospice took great care of my Grandmother during her time of transition. My family is grateful for the entire team that helped us and treated us like family.

Daisy C.

Matt O.

16:49 14 Mar 19

Great staff and service!!! Helped our family feel at ease in such a difficult time. Highly recommended.

Ashley D.

16:46 14 Mar 19

Love the STAFF!!! They’re amazing and we are treated like family!

Jamie C.

19:51 18 Feb 19

The staff at Inspire have been so compassionate with my dad's care at this very difficult time. Some days are unbearable and the staff is always there for ALL of us, we feel like they are family.

Peter W.

03:25 18 Feb 19

Michael M.

20:35 16 Feb 19

Allison M.

19:41 16 Feb 19

Inspire Hospice and Palliative care is currently providing care for my precious Grandmother.My family and I could not be more pleased with the care she is receiving. They have become like family to us!Everyone is so knowledgeable about my Grandmother's diagnosis and the type of care she requires. They have made this entire process so much easier on all of us, and the staff treats her like she is their #1 priority at all times.Thank you all for everything!

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Comprehensive Support Through Hospice Care In Stone Mountain

How To Address Spiritual Concerns In Hospice

Benefits Of Hospice Care In Kennesaw

Dealing With Changes In Appetite For Hospice Patients

What Medicare Hospice Covers And What It Does Not In Georgia

What if Your Loved One Doesn’t Want Hospice?