Send a message about
    FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care

    By clicking “Send message”, you consent to receiving phone calls from us and our local advisors.

    FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care

    251 Campground Rd, West End, NC 27376

    Compassionate, professional hospice care experience

    I received compassionate, dignified hospice care at Clara House - a beautiful, calming facility with around-the-clock nurses and knowledgeable, professional staff. Emily was kind and professional, Jane was dedicated, and the caregivers and social worker provided emotional/spiritual support, informative updates, and thoughtful aftercare that made us feel like family. The team went above and beyond to ensure a peaceful, respectful transition; I'm very grateful and would recommend them, with only minor room for improvement.

    Loved one of client
    May 2026

    Services

    • Hospice Care

    Reviews

    4.87·(30)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Caregivers

      4.8
    • Communication

      5.0
    • Reliability

      5.0
    • Scheduling

    • Value

    Pros

    • Compassionate caregivers
    • Dignified end-of-life care
    • Attentive nursing team
    • Around-the-clock nursing and staff coverage
    • Emotional and spiritual support services
    • Family-focused communication and updates
    • Post-death follow-up and ongoing family support
    • Professional social-work support
    • Comforting, hotel-like facility environment
    • In-home hospice and flexible care setting

    Cons

    • Variability in staff professionalism
    • Inconsistent bereavement/grief-counseling availability
    • Uneven end-of-life care coordination
    • Isolated serious conduct allegation

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: The reviews portray an agency that delivers consistently compassionate, dignity-centered hospice care across both in-home services and an on-site setting. Families repeatedly emphasize the warmth and attentiveness of caregivers and nurses, frequent mention of respectful treatment, and a calm facility environment that some described as hotel-like. Many reviews highlight the combination of clinical care and emotional/spiritual support, with social-work involvement and follow-up contact with families after transitions.

    Caregiver quality: Care teams are described as caring, professional, and focused on maintaining dignity at end of life. Nursing staff and aides are frequently characterized as attentive and comforting; reviewers commonly credit individual clinicians and named staff for making the patient comfortable. The presence of a supportive social worker and grief resources is also noted as a strength in family-centered care.

    Communication and family support: Communication appears to be a strong point for the agency. Families report informative updates, ongoing family support, and follow-up aftercare, which suggests active coordination between clinical and support staff. Several comments reference clear updates during transitions and a family-oriented approach to information-sharing.

    Reliability and scheduling: Multiple reviews reference around-the-clock nursing and attentive staffing, and families describe reliable coverage during end-of-life needs. The agency’s capability to provide both in-home hospice and facility-based options is presented as a flexible strength. While the pattern in these summaries leans toward reliable staffing, prospective clients should confirm specific scheduling needs during intake.

    Billing, value, and management: Reviewers express a strong perception of value and high-quality service, using terms like “excellent service” and “best of the best.” Direct commentary about billing practices is limited in these summaries; therefore, families should validate cost, billing transparency, and what is included in hospice or palliative packages during the admissions process. Management involvement is implied by the presence of social-work resources and post-death follow-up, indicating an organizational emphasis on comprehensive family support.

    Notable patterns and cautionary notes: The dominant pattern is positive; however, there are a small number of critical comments that indicate variability in staff professionalism and uneven coordination in specific end-of-life situations. One review contains an allegation of serious misconduct; while this appears isolated within the set of summaries, it signals the importance of asking the agency about complaint-resolution processes and staff supervision. Additionally, a few families sought more consistent bereavement or grief-counseling availability, suggesting that access to that service may vary by case or timing.

    Practical takeaways for prospective clients: The agency’s strengths are its compassionate caregiver teams, 24/7 clinical availability, family-focused communication, and a calming facility environment. When evaluating care, ask about staffing models for your anticipated needs, the scope and timing of grief-bereavement services, how the agency handles and documents serious complaints, and the specifics of billing and what follow-up supports are included after a transition. These targeted questions will help confirm that the agency’s common strengths align with your family’s expectations and needs.

    Location

    Map showing location of FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care

    FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care is located at 251 Campground Rd, West End, NC 27376.

    People often ask...

    FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care provides Hospice Care.

    FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care is based at 251 Campground Rd, West End, NC 27376 and serves clients in West End, NC and the surrounding area.

    Disclaimer

    Mirador Home Care is not affiliated with the owner or operator(s) of FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care. The information on this page is provided as a public resource and may not reflect the most current details. For exact information, please contact FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care directly. There is no cost for using this service.

    Nearby Home Care Agencies

    Home Care in Nearby Cities

    1. 1 agencies
    2. 0 agencies
    3. 0 agencies
    4. 0 agencies
    5. 0 agencies
    6. 6 agencies
    7. 0 agencies
    8. 1 agencies
    9. 1 agencies
    10. 0 agencies
    11. 12 agencies
    12. 1 agencies
    Mirador

    Helping families find trusted in-home care services. Your guide to quality home care.

    Company

    Home care services

    © 2025 Mirador Home Care