Hospice Care
Hospice care is focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for individuals with life-limiting illness. When curative treatments are no longer effective or no longer align with a patient’s goals, hospice provides compassionate medical care and emotional support for both patients and their families.
Our approach centers on managing pain and symptoms, honoring individual wishes, and ensuring each person is supported wherever they call home.
Hospice Care
Hospice care is focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for individuals with life-limiting illness. When curative treatments are no longer effective or no longer align with a patient’s goals, hospice provides compassionate medical care and emotional support for both patients and their families.
Our approach centers on managing pain and symptoms, honoring individual wishes, and ensuring each person is supported wherever they call home.
When Is It Time for Hospice?
Eligibility is typically based on a physician certification of a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness follows its expected course.
Common Indicators
Increased hospitalizations
Unmanaged pain or symptoms
Weight loss or decreased appetite
Progressive decline or falls
Recurrent infections
When Is It Time for Hospice?
Eligibility is typically based on a physician certification of a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness follows its expected course.
Common Indicators
Increased hospitalizations
Unmanaged pain or symptoms
Weight loss or decreased appetite
Progressive decline or falls
Recurrent infections
Our Hospice Care Team
Hospice Medical Director
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hospice Aide
Social Worker
Chaplain / Spiritual Counselor
Bereavement Support
Volunteers
All hospice services listed above are typically covered under the Medicare Hospice Benefit.
Our Hospice Care Team
Hospice Medical Director
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hospice Aide
Social Worker
Chaplain / Spiritual Counselor
Bereavement Support
Volunteers
All hospice services listed above are typically covered under the Medicare Hospice Benefit.
The Medicare Hospice Benefit Also Covers
Medications related to the hospice diagnosis
Durable medical equipment (hospital bed, oxygen, wheelchair)
Medical supplies (wound care, briefs, gloves)
Short-term inpatient respite care
The Medicare Hospice Benefit Also Covers
Medications related to the hospice diagnosis
Durable medical equipment (hospital bed, oxygen, wheelchair)
Medical supplies (wound care, briefs, gloves)
Short-term inpatient respite care
Payment & Coverage:
Hospice care is covered under the Medicare Hospice Benefit, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans. For most patients, hospice services are provided with little to no out-of-pocket cost. Our team can help verify coverage and answer any financial questions.
Payment & Coverage:
Hospice care is covered under the Medicare Hospice Benefit, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans. For most patients, hospice services are provided with little to no out-of-pocket cost. Our team can help verify coverage and answer any financial questions.