In addition the Department of Veterans Affairs has the VA choice program dependent on your circumstances.
http://www.va.gov/opa/choiceact/
Many of the VA hospitals coordinate with community hospice and palliative care services even if the hospital does not provide the service. I have included the links for the general palliative care web page and also the one for respite service.
http://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/Guide/LongTermCare/Home_and_Community_Based_Services.asp
http://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/Guide/LongTermCare/Respite_Care.asp
Michelle