Peace of mind. The oldest and most experienced hospice in the area, your community-based nonprofit Hospice of the Piedmont has lightened the burden for tens of thousands of patients and families since 1980. Share the journey. We provide expert, compassionate comfort care to terminally ill patients, regardless of their ability to pay, as well as a safe and supportive place to grieve for everyone on the end-of-life journeyadults, teens, and children.