National Hospice and Palliative Care Month: Uncommon Care in Action

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For many older adults, an assisted living community is not just a place to live. It is truly home, where daily routines, meaningful friendships, and trusted caregivers create comfort and belonging.

When a resident’s health needs change, it does not have to mean leaving the comfort and familiarity of home. At Solaris Healthcare, we partner with assisted living communities, healthcare providers, residents, and families to help each person receive the care they need where they know best.

Each resident brings their own story, support network, and hopes for their care. We believe that truly effective care begins by listening closely to what matters most to them.

Our Solaris team takes the time to understand each resident’s experiences, priorities, and the concerns of their family or care team. Depending on individual needs and eligibility, we can provide home health, palliative care, or hospice services right within the assisted living community.

Our services complement the care already provided by the community. Rather than replacing caregivers or clinical teams, we partner with them, offering additional expertise and personalized support in the resident’s familiar environment.

Residents in assisted living are often supported by many people—family members, caregivers, nurses, physicians, therapists, and other professionals. When everyone communicates clearly and promptly, staff can recognize changes sooner, and care can feel more connected and coordinated.

At Solaris, we help keep everyone involved in the resident’s care informed and connected. This includes sharing important updates, clarifying care plans, helping families understand recommendations, and communicating with physicians or facility staff when a resident’s needs change.

Clear communication also helps residents and families know who to turn to with questions or concerns. Instead of feeling alone as care needs change, they have a team ready to guide them through available options and next steps.

A resident’s health can change gradually or sometimes quite suddenly. They may notice more weakness, difficulty with daily activities, new or worsening symptoms, repeated falls, or challenges recovering after illness, injury, or a hospital stay.

These changes can make it hard to know what comes next. Families may wonder if their loved one needs rehabilitation, skilled home health, extra support for a serious illness, or care focused on comfort.

Our Solaris clinicians can help assess the resident’s needs and guide families toward the most appropriate services. When eligible, residents can receive skilled nursing, therapy, symptom management, education, and other supportive care right where they live.

Clinical guidance also helps those closest to the resident know what to look for and when to reach out. Education about symptoms, medications, safety, and changes in condition can help families and staff share important information with the care team quickly.

When someone is facing a serious illness or a major change in health, uncertainty can feel overwhelming for everyone involved. Responsive support helps residents, families, and community partners feel less alone and more supported during these times.

At Solaris, we answer questions, address concerns, and help coordinate care as needs change. For assisted living teams, having an additional clinical partner can make transitions after hospitalization smoother, care planning clearer, and conversations with families more informed.

For residents, this collaboration means receiving personalized care while staying surrounded by familiar faces and routines. For families, it offers reassurance that their loved one’s care team is working together and responding to what matters most.

Supporting a resident in assisted living is truly a shared effort. The strongest partnerships are built on mutual respect, open communication, and a shared commitment to helping each person receive compassionate, appropriate care that preserves comfort and dignity.

During National Assisted Living Week, we at Solaris honor the dedicated professionals who create welcoming communities for older adults every day. We are grateful to work alongside assisted living teams and community partners to support residents and families as health needs change.

If you notice changes in a resident’s condition or have questions about home health, palliative care, or hospice services in an assisted living community, Solaris Healthcare is here to help you understand your options and find the next right step.

Visit solarisfamily.com to connect with our care team and learn more.