Hospice, Palliative Care, & Grief Services | VMFH
Hospice & Palliative Medicine • Mukilteo, WA
About
Summary: VMFH (Virginia Mason Franciscan Health) runs a nationwide nonprofit health system in the Puget Sound region, including hospice, palliative care, and grief support services. The Mukilteo-specific details aren’t listed in the provided content, but VMFH as a system includes comprehensive, patient-centered care across hospitals and care sites, with affiliated programs for end-of-life and chronic illness support.
Clinic Type
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Address
1145 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, Washington 98402, US
Phone
800-276-8807
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is hospice care?
Hospice care is provided to patients expected to live six months or less and focuses on comfort and quality of life.
What is palliative care?
Palliative care provides relief from symptoms and stress at any stage of a serious illness and can be provided alongside other treatments.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp (for Franciscan Hospice House): 4.0 out of 5 stars (16 reviews)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and kind care reported in hospice settings
- Supportive and helpful staff for families during end-of-life care
- Comprehensive multidisciplinary hospice team approach
Common complaints
- Difficulty with billing and payment plans
- Concerns regarding communication and office management
- Reports of unprofessionalism or unqualified staff in certain departments
- Allegations of clinical errors or inappropriate prescribing in specific instances
"I would highly recommend Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care to anyone looking for a place to help their loved one pass on."
— Yelp reviewer"We have set up payment plans twice now with them to pay off medical bills and both times they canceled the payment plan we had in place that they agreed to."
— BBB reviewerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Hospice and End-of-Life Support | Mukilteo, WA — Oct 23, 2025
- Volunteers offer compassion to those in hospice care - Mukilteo Beacon — May 7, 2026
- Seattle VA Medical Center | VA Puget Sound Health Care — Nov 7, 2025
- Providing Comfort in Life's Final Days - Signature Healthcare at Home — Mar 19, 2026
- Palliative Care Program Helps Patients Suffering with Serious Illness — Nov 4, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit, Chicago-based health system with about 7,597 employees and $33.9B in annual revenue (founded 2019). It operates across multiple locations and offers a broad range of services, including home health and hospice, diagnostics, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgical solutions. The organization emphasizes diversity and inclusion and lists numerous open roles across administrative, clinical, and support fields. While the site highlights general career opportunities (e.g., Hospital President, CT Technologist, RN Home Health, Medical Assistant), there is no specific detail on a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist position in Mukilteo on the provided page. If you’re targeting Mukilteo, you may need to search their careers portal for hospice/palliative roles in that area or nearby facilities.
Paul Costello, MD | Hospice & Palliative Care - EvergreenHealth Mukilteo - Affiliation: EvergreenHealth Mukilteo Hospice & Palliative Care program - Role: Medical doctor specializing in hospice and palliative care - Focus: Providing symptom relief, comfort, and quality of life for patients with serious illness; advance care planning and goals-of-care discussions; coordination with other care teams - Setting: Mukilteo campus location within EvergreenHealth’s hospice and palliative care services - Services likely offered: comprehensive pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, care planning, and support for patients and families Note: The provided content lists broader EvergreenHealth services (neurosciences, orthopedics, cancer, etc.) and roles, but specific page details for Paul Costello, MD are not included beyond the hospice/palliative care focus.
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