Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont is a nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider serving Greenwood and surrounding counties in South Carolina since 1981. The organization offers inpatient, in-home, and facility-based hospice and palliative care services to patients throughout the Piedmont region, with a team including physicians, nurses, chaplains, social workers, home health aides, and volunteers.
The community operates a 15-bed Hospice House, a homelike facility that provides dignified end-of-life care for hospice patients and respite for family members. Hospice services can be provided in patients' homes, nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, or private residences, with 24/7 accessibility for family members.
Care of the Piedmont emphasizes comprehensive support beyond medical care. The organization hosts bereavement support groups for those who have lost loved ones, caregiver support groups for those caring for seriously ill family members, and community events including summer camps for children. All support groups are free and open to the community. The organization also offers an online grief education series called "Whenever You're Ready" on YouTube.
Founded by local medical professionals, the organization remains governed by prominent local leaders and operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, with 100 percent of funds directed to patient and family services. The Hospice House is fully funded through community donations, and the Care of the Piedmont Foundation provides financial assistance to those unable to afford hospice or palliative care services.