Hospice
Comfort. Dignity. Support.
Our hospice services focus on enhancing quality of life when a cure is no longer possible. With a compassionate, interdisciplinary team, we provide physical, emotional, and spiritual care tailored to each patient’s and family’s unique needs.
Our hospice care includes:
- Pain and symptom management
- Emotional and spiritual support
- Family education and respite care
- 24/7 on-call nurse availability
- Bereavement support for loved ones
Physician Services
Expert Oversight and Compassionate Medical Leadership
Our medical directors and physicians play a critical role in your care journey. Working in collaboration with our care teams, they provide regular assessments, care planning, and support to ensure comfort and dignity throughout the care process.
What to expect:
- Personalized care plans
- Coordination with your primary physician
- Medication management
- Ongoing medical evaluation
Support Services
Holistic Support for Patients and Families
True care goes beyond clinical treatment. We offer a range of supportive services to help meet emotional, spiritual, and practical needs. Our team of social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and grief counselors are here to walk alongside you.
Support services include:
- Spiritual counseling and chaplain visits
- Licensed social workers to assist with planning and resources
- Volunteer companionship and caregiver support
- Bereavement counseling for families
Certified Home Health Aide
Personalized Help with Daily Living
Our Certified Home Health Aides are trained professionals who provide essential personal care, helping patients maintain comfort and dignity in their own homes.
Care may include:
- Bathing and grooming assistance
- Mobility support
- Light housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Monitoring for changes in condition
Frequently Asked Questions
What is hospice care?
Hospice care is specialized medical care focused on comfort, quality of life, and emotional support for individuals facing a life-limiting illness. It also supports the family through counseling and respite services.
When should someone consider hospice care?
Hospice is appropriate when a person is diagnosed with a terminal illness and has a life expectancy of six months or less, if the disease follows its usual course. Early referrals can provide the greatest benefit.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up hope?
Not at all. Hospice care focuses on quality of life, not just end-of-life. It allows patients and families to make the most of their time together, in comfort and dignity.
Where is hospice care provided?
Hospice care can be provided wherever the patient calls home—whether that’s a private residence, assisted living, or a skilled nursing facility.
Who provides hospice care?
A full team, including nurses, aides, physicians, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and grief counselors, works together to meet the patient’s and family’s needs
What costs are involved?
Most hospice services are fully covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurance plans. This includes medications, equipment, and in-home support related to the terminal illness.
What if the patient lives longer than six months?
Hospice care continues as long as the patient qualifies. Many patients live beyond six months with continued care and support.
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