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43 Years
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Your Trusted Choice for Hospice Palliative and Grief Support
Since 1983, Harbor Hospice has been dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care, palliative support, and grief counseling to West Michigan communities. Our mission prioritizes patient and family needs through skilled interdisciplinary teams offering personalized care plans, evidence-based therapies (art, music, massage), and specialized veterans' services. With 40+ years of experience, we maintain rigorous quality standards through partnerships like We Honor Veterans Level 5 recognition and community-funded programs ensuring care accessibility regardless of payment ability. Our 24/7/365 support includes home care, residential facilities, and the Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence, serving Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa, Mason, and Newaygo counties. 
Services
Hospice Care
Palliative Care
Grief Support
Art Therapy
Music Therapy
Massage Therapy
Veterans' Services
Respite Care
Advance Care Planning
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of specialized hospice and palliative care experience in West Michigan
- Interdisciplinary team provides 24/7 medical, emotional, and spiritual support
- Free grief counseling services available to all community members
- Community-based nonprofit ensures care access regardless of payment ability
- Specialized veterans' program with We Honor Veterans Level 5 recognition
Services
Hospice Care
Our specialized hospice care program provides comprehensive support for patients with terminal illnesses. The interdisciplinary team offers medical management, pain control, emotional counseling, and spiritual support while educating families about end-of-life care. Services are available 24/7 in private homes, residential facilities, and our dedicated Poppen Hospice Residence.
Palliative Care
Harbor Palliative Care focuses on symptom management for serious illnesses while patients continue curative treatments. Our team collaborates with physicians to create personalized care plans addressing physical discomfort, emotional distress, and practical concerns affecting quality of life during medical treatments.
Grief Support
The Bob & Merle Scolnik Healing Center provides free grief counseling services for community members. Our programs include individual counseling, support groups, Camp Courage for grieving children, and specialized services like Finding Meaning groups that help adults process loss through structured therapeutic activities.
Art Therapy
Certified art therapists use creative expression to help patients communicate emotions and find emotional resolution. This non-verbal therapy involves painting, drawing, and craft projects that address psychological distress, stimulate cognitive function, and provide meaningful engagement for patients receiving end-of-life care.
We Honor Veterans
This specialized program recognizes military service through personalized ceremonies, veteran-to-veteran volunteer visits, and tailored care plans. Our Level 5 We Honor Veterans recognition reflects our commitment to addressing unique healthcare needs and providing dignified recognition for veterans receiving hospice services.
Questions
What hospice services does Harbor Hospice offer?
We provide medical care, pain management, emotional counseling, spiritual support, art/music/massage therapy, medical equipment, and 24/7 nursing assistance for patients with terminal diagnoses.
How does insurance work for hospice care?
Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurers cover hospice services. Our intake specialists help families understand insurance benefits and access community funding when needed.
What areas do you serve?
We serve West Michigan residents in Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa, Mason, and Newaygo counties through home visits, residential facilities, and the Poppen Hospice Residence.
Are grief support services free?
Yes, all our grief counseling programs including individual sessions, support groups, and Camp Courage are completely free and open to anyone in our service area.
Can patients receive care at the hospice residence?
The Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence offers 24/7 inpatient care with private rooms and family accommodations. Medicare covers hospice room and board at this facility.
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Reviews (4)
Richard Alviar
Dec 05, 2018
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I reluctantly allowed my girlfriend Michele R Bowman(17 years) upon advice from her family to go into Harbor Hospice Poppen house for her final days battling cancer. Over the years I've heard nothing but wonderful things from Hospice programs. That was simply not the case here. Speaking as her power of attorney Harbor Hospice failed me and Michele. The sales woman came to the hospital to show the deceased's family how wonderful experience that harbor hospice has to offer. Harbor hospice was a horrible experience. They failed me and Michele, they did not live upto my requests upon agreeing to enroll
Jenny D.
Sep 08, 2018
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Harbor hospice has impeccable bedside manner and services for the family. Unfortunately, we needed their services this past week for a family member. They had all the answers to everyone's questions and they were very patient. I had to call them at 4am. Jeff, on call RN was wonderful. He told us everything he was doing and handled all the post mortem care. He gave us time to share what was important to us and followed through with our wishes. I just can't say enough good things about them so, I'll stop here.
Mitch Anderson
Aug 05, 2018
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Amazing people who simply care for the Muskegon community. Having many loved ones who have worked first hand with Harbor Hospice they have said countless times how much the experience left them with profound positive memories of their loved one.
Jackie Norman
Dec 10, 2017
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Great services are provided, but they treat their employees poorly. Management is constantly changing and their communications with employees/interviewers are slim.
