About Us
The Island's Hospice for Over 45 Years
Hospice of Martha's Vineyard, now known as Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha's Vineyard
At Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard, we are a locally-based team of professionals, skilled and dedicated to the heart of hospice care—putting patients, families, and providers at the center of the high-quality end-of-life care we provide for our Island community. Our team strives to take a personal and compassionate approach that honors the dignity of each person entrusted in our care. We are here to ensure that you are not alone, providing comfort, guidance, and support for patients, families, and caregivers throughout the end-of-life experience.
Since our founding in 1981, we have remained committed to providing high-quality end-of-life and bereavement care to the entire community, free from financial worry. We proudly serve our Island Brazilian, LGBTQIA, Black and Brown community members, and the Wampanoag people.
Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard D.B.A. Hospice and Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2770996.
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Our Mission, Purpose, and Vision
Our Mission is woven into everything we do in providing your care at Hospice & Pallaitive Care of Martha's Vineyard
MISSION
To provide dignified, compassionate and individualized end-of-life and bereavement care for our Island community.
PURPOSE
Our purpose is to provide compassionate, supportive care for those facing the end of life and to comfort their loved ones.
VISION
Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard will be the Island’s resource for end of life care available to our entire community.
Our Core Values
These values define who we are at Hospice and Palliative Care of Martha's Vineayrd. They guide how we serve patients and families, how we support one another, and how we carry out our mission.
CARE:
We embrace the dignity of the whole person, meeting physical, emotional and spiritual needs with impartiality, discretion and confidentiality. We assist patients and their loved ones in living each day as the end of life approaches.
COMPASSION:
We provide comforting services whether at home, hospital or other care facilities with our specially trained and knowledgeable hospice nurses, social workers, bereavement counselors and volunteers.
COMMUNITY:
We serve the entire Martha’s Vineyard community. We create a partnership with each patient and family whose wishes guide us in building a team with physicians, clergy, home care, and other health care providers. We care for all age groups, including those on Medicare.
Our History
Our history as Hospice of Martha's Vineyard was shaped by island residents, dedicated to caring for their neighbors.
Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard (HMV) was founded in 1981 by Island residents who believed that people facing serious illness and the end of life deserved compassionate, skilled care close to home. From the beginning, the organization has been rooted in community—neighbors caring for neighbors—guided by the belief that no one should navigate serious illness, dying, or grief alone.
Our Heartfelt Appreciation goes out to Katharine Graham and her Family.
Thank you to the late publisher and part-time Vineyarder, Katharine Graham and her family. Due to their generosity, Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard was able to move our headquarters in 2013 from a trailer at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital to the beautiful office space we enjoyed for over a decade in the Tisbury Market Place. To the Graham family, your contribution has made such a difference to so many on our Island and we are forever grateful.