HOSPICIO LA PAZ

Hospicio La Paz is a leading hospice and palliative care provider in Puerto Rico, specializing in home-based end-of-life and comfort-focused medical services. The organization delivers comprehensive interdisciplinary care including physician oversight, nursing, medication management, respiratory therapy, and psychosocial support. Core service offerings include mechanical ventilation and BiPAP support (pioneering life-support equipment services with dedicated respiratory therapy staff), medication provision (5% copay or $5 minimum per medication), medical equipment and supplies, nutritional counseling, social work, spiritual care, and housekeeping assistance for activities of daily living. The company operates 24/7 physician and nursing availability. Telemedicine capability provides off-hours physician response to patient needs. Post-bereavement family support extends up to one year following patient death. Services are delivered in-home to emphasize comfort and dignity. The organization markets itself as a leader in palliative care services across Puerto Rico, with multiple operational locations. All care is designed as palliative comfort-focused rather than rehabilitative.