Established in 1982, the Hospice of North Central Oklahoma is a nonprofit and community-owned hospice care center that provides physical, emotional and spiritual care and support for patients with terminal illnesses. The organization offers pain and symptom management services. It provides bereavement and homemaker services. The Hospice of North Central Oklahoma also serves patients in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The organization offers assistance with light housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation and shopping. It has a staff of nurses, chaplains, social workers and certified home health aides. The organization additionally serves the residents of Grant, Noble and Osage counties in Oklahoma. The Hospice of North Central Oklahoma is located in Ponca City, Okla.