In-Home Hospice Care
Comfort-focused care in a private home, assisted living community, or nursing facility.
When The Focus Shifts
From Curing to Caring...
You don't have to navigate it alone. Black Hills Hospice provides compassionate hospice care focused on comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and families throughout Rapid City and the Black Hills
Expert Care. Compassionate Guidance.
Supporting you — wherever home is.
- Veteran-Owned
- Community-Trusted Care
- Locally Operated
- 24/7 Nurse Support
- Comfort-Focused
- Personalized Support
When time matters most, we are here
Local hospice care, guided by experienced clinicians
Black Hills Hospice provides specialized comfort care for people living with serious illness. Our team manages symptoms, supports families, coordinates closely with community physicians and facilities, and walks alongside you with calm guidance.
What We Do
Care that meets families where they are
Pain & Symptom Management
Expert support to keep patients as comfortable as possible.
Family Support
Education, emotional support, spiritual care, and bereavement resources.
Facility Coordination
Hospice services coordinated with skilled nursing and assisted living staff.
Medications, Equipment & Supplies
Hospice-related medications, equipment, and supplies coordinated as part of the plan of care.
24/7 Guidance
A nurse is available day or night for hospice-related concerns.
Why Black Hills Hospice
Local people caring for local families
Local clinicians with deep community roots
Rapid response when you need us
Comfort-focused, personalized care plans
Coordinated care with community physicians and facilities
Respect for cultural, religious, and personal preferences
Clear, calm communication for families at every step
The Family Journey
A clear path, step by step
No one expects to know the right words. Here's what walking this road with Black Hills Hospice looks like.
- 01Step 01
Something is changing
You notice a decline or new struggle and aren't sure what to do.
- 02Step 02
Is it time for hospice?
Learn what hospice is — and what it isn't.
- 03Step 03
A conversation with our team
A calm, no-pressure call to talk through options.
- 04Step 04
Hospice evaluation
We coordinate with the attending physician and the family.
- 05Step 05
First visit & care plan
A personalized plan built around the patient's goals.
- 06Step 06
Ongoing comfort care
Regular visits, symptom management, and 24/7 support.
- 07Step 07
Peaceful Transition
Compassionate guidance for the patient and family.
- 08Step 08
Bereavement support
Grief support for at least 13 months after death.
Hospice does not mean giving up.
Hospice means shifting the focus from cure to comfort, dignity, and support. Patients may keep their attending physician, participate in decisions about care, and revoke hospice at any time.
Service Area
Proudly serving the Black Hills
Black Hills Hospice serves patients and families in Rapid City and surrounding communities.
Based in Rapid City, South Dakota
Unsure whether it is time for hospice?
You do not need to have all the answers before calling. Our team can help you understand options and next steps.