Meet the Team
We’re a mission-driven team built on character, respect, and service.
Crawford Outland
Founder of Best Hospice and Home Health, focused on product vision, operations, and strategic direction. Best Hospice and Home Health was created from a deeply personal, mission-driven experience after witnessing my family navigate the challenges of hospice care firsthand.
I was raised in a home where character, respect, and service to others were foundational values. From a young age, I was taught the importance of integrity, humility, and treating every person with dignity. These principles guided me beyond my hometown to attend IMG Academy, where discipline, accountability, and respect for others shaped both my academic and athletic development.
Driven by a long-standing desire to serve, I attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, where character, leadership, and selfless service were rigorously developed. Following graduation, I completed Ranger School and served as an Officer and Platoon Leader in The Old Guard, leading ceremonial missions at Arlington National Cemetery. In that role, I was entrusted with honoring our nation’s heroes, an experience that deeply reinforced the importance of compassion, precision, and respect.
Throughout my military career, I observed my own family struggle to navigate hospice care for loved ones. Those experiences revealed a clear need for a simpler, more transparent way for families to connect with reputable hospice providers. Best Hospice and Home Health was built to meet that need—helping families during one of life’s most difficult transitions.
Best Hospice and Home Health reflects my continued commitment to service: supporting families with clarity, dignity, and care. As Charles Dickens wrote, “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.”
Because your loved ones deserve the best, period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Best Hospice and Home Health?
Best Hospice and Home Health is a free online marketplace that connects families with partner hospice, palliative, and home care providers across the United States. We do not charge families referral fees or commissions — providers pay to be listed so families always search at no cost.
Who founded BestHospice.com?
BestHospice.com was founded by Crawford Outland, a West Point graduate and Ranger-qualified Army officer who served as a Platoon Leader in The Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery. While honoring fallen service members and supporting grieving families, Crawford witnessed his own family struggle to navigate hospice care. He built BestHospice.com so no family would face that confusion alone.
Is BestHospice.com free for families?
Yes — completely free. There are no referral fees, no commissions, and no account required to search. Providers pay to be listed on the platform.
How does BestHospice.com choose which providers to list?
Providers listed here are agencies that have signed up to receive referrals in their service area. A listing is not an endorsement or a quality rating. We encourage families to confirm licensing and Medicare certification directly with any provider before choosing — for hospices, certification can be checked on Medicare Care Compare.
What states does Best Hospice serve?
BestHospice.com currently lists partner providers across 14 states and is expanding regularly. Search by ZIP code to see which providers are active in your area.
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