Frequently Asked Questions

Hospice care provides comprehensive medical, emotional and spiritual support for individuals facing a life-limiting illness. Our goal is to maximize comfort and quality of life during this delicate time.

Patients who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and have a prognosis of six months or less to live, as certified by a physician. The focus is on comfort care rather than curative treatment.

Our hospice services encompass all aspects of patient care, including pain/symptom management, personal care assistance, spiritual counseling, bereavement support for families, and any needed medical equipment or supplies.

One of the greatest benefits of hospice is that care comes to the patient, wherever they call home - whether that's a private residence, assisted living facility, or inpatient hospice center. Our hospice team tends to patients in their preferred setting.

If you feel hospice may be the right care choice for you or your loved one, please give us a call for a consultation. We can help facilitate the physician referral process and evaluate your loved one's eligibility for admission to our hospice program.

The process starts with your physician providing a referral that recommends hospice care based on your terminal diagnosis and prognosis. Our hospice team will then meet with you and your loved ones to fully understand your needs and design a personalized hospice plan.

In most cases, hospice care is entirely covered by Medicare, which means there are minimal out-of-pocket expenses for the patient or their family. Most private health insurance plans and Medicaid also cover hospice services. Our team helps families navigate costs.

Hospice provides tailored care designed to offer comfort and dignity to the patient, while also providing emotional and practical support to the family during and after the end-of-life process. It allows the patient to spend their final months surrounded by their loved ones in a familiar setting.

Yes, if a patient's condition improves and they no longer meet the criteria necessary for hospice care, they can be discharged from hospice and return to routine medical treatment or other care settings.

The family is an integral part of hospice care. The hospice team works closely with the family to provide care and support, educate them on how to care for the patient, and help them cope with emotional and practical issues.