Case Study Homestead Hospice

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Homestead Hospice was founded by Mallie Sharafat in 2006.(hoemstead,) She opened Homestead Hospice after experiencing hospice with a loved one that was more mechanical in its approach to hospice care should be. (website,) She created this hospice so it would deliver care to the individuals they way she seen. Homestead Hospice is a mainstream hospice agency that is stationed all across the South. There are several offices throughout Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama. The agency is focused on providing amazing hospice care that exceeds other care out there. They are zoned in on giving their patients optimal care that helps transition the patient in their worst time. Terminal illness patients are given a home and a sense of security when coming

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