Condition-Specific Hospice Care
CHF — Congestive Heart Failure
Expert hospice care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
When heart failure is no longer responding to treatment or when the focus shifts to comfort and quality of life, we're here to help.
6.7 Million+
Americans live with heart failure
Heart failure affects about 1 in 20 adults in the U.S.
~400,000+
New cases each year
Over 400,000 new cases of heart failure are diagnosed annually in the U.S.
Top Cause
Of hospitalization
Heart failure is the #1 cause of hospitalization for adults 65+ in the U.S.
~1 Million
Deaths annually worldwide
Heart failure contributes to approximately 1 million deaths globally each year.
Sources: American Heart Association, Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2025 Update; World Health Organization (WHO), Cardiovascular Diseases (2025)
Why Pacific Hospice
Our Approach to Heart Failure Care
Heart failure is a chronic, progressive condition where the heart can't pump blood effectively. Symptoms often worsen over time and can impact every aspect of daily life. Frequent hospitalizations and declining function are common in the advanced stages.
Our hospice care focuses on comfort, symptom relief, and supporting patients and their loved ones every step of the way — reducing unnecessary hospitalizations and helping patients remain in the comfort of their own home.
Why Hospice?
When Hospice Makes Sense for CHF
When heart failure is no longer responding to treatment or when the focus shifts to comfort, hospice provides expert symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and compassionate care — helping patients live as fully and comfortably as possible, at every stage.
Seamless Transitions
P2P Bridge — Home Health to Hospice
Our P2P Bridge ensures a seamless transition from home health to hospice — honoring your patients' needs and goals every step of the way. We work closely with Prime Home Health and other home health partners to make transitions smooth and stress-free for patients and families.
Assess for Hospice When You See:
- NYHA Class IV symptoms at rest or with minimal activity
- Frequent hospitalizations for heart failure
- Dyspnea at rest or with minimal activity
- Fatigue, weakness, and decreased activity tolerance
- Edema unresponsive to diuretics
- Declining ejection fraction (EF < 20% may be an indicator of advanced disease)
- Need for inotropic support or advanced therapies
*Hospice eligibility requires a physician certification of a life expectancy of six months or less if the disease follows its usual course.
Progression of Heart Failure
- Worsening shortness of breath and fluid retention
- Increasing fatigue and reduced ability to perform daily activities
- More frequent hospitalizations or ER visits
- Decreased ejection fraction and worsening heart function
- Dependence on medications with limited effectiveness
- Life expectancy is often measured in months when heart failure is advanced and treatment options are exhausted
Comprehensive Hospice Services
Sources
- Tsao CW, et al. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics — 2025 Update. Circulation. 2025. ahajournals.org
- World Health Organization. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) fact sheet. 2025. who.int
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Medicare Hospice Benefits. 2024. medicare.gov
Statistics are provided for educational purposes. Clinical decisions should always be made in consultation with a qualified healthcare provider.
We're Here to Help
Contact our care team to discuss hospice care for a patient with congestive heart failure.