United Hospice, Inc., is a not-for-profit corporation, which was incorporated in June of 1987. The primary purpose of the corporation is to serve any person that is seriously ill at that time in the course of the illness when no further treatment offers hope to cure, and to provide such individuals and their families with comprehensive care and support. Primary sources of funds to pay for program and support services include patient fees billed to insurance carriers, government grants, and contributions.