Hospice

Hospice is a special kind of care designed to provide sensitivity and support for people in the final phase of a terminal illness. Hospice care seeks to enable patients to carry on an alert, pain-free life and to manage other symptoms so that their last days may be spent with dignity and quality at home or in a home-like setting.

How Hospice Works
Hospice services are available to persons who can no longer benefit from curative treatment; the typical hospice patient has a life expectancy of six months or less. Most receive care at home. Services are provided by a team of trained professionals—physicians, nurses, counselors, therapists, social workers, chaplains, aides, and volunteers—who provide medical care and support services not only to the patient, but to the patient’s family and loved ones. The patient is usually referred to hospice by the primary physician. Referrals can also be made by family members, friends, clergy, or health professionals.

Hospice Services Include:
• Professional management and coordination of care
• Medications, medical equipment and supplies
• Physician Services
• Skilled Nursing
• Social Workers
• Home Health Aides
• Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy
• Nutritional Counseling
• Volunteers
• Spiritual Counseling
• Bereavement Counseling

Who Pays for Hospice Care
Hospice care is a covered benefit under most health insurance plans including HMO's and Managed Care Organizations. In addition, hospice is a covered Medicare and Medical benefit.

As a non-profit hospice provider we offer services based upon need rather than the ability to pay.