Hospice Care

Your doctor will prescribe hospice care. From there, you can choose to work with us. Just fill out a contact form, call us at 1-800-845-5850, or find a nearby service provider. Once we're in touch we'll handle coordinating all your care and working with your doctor. 

Hospice is generally covered at 100% under Medicare/Medicaid. If you have a different type of insurance, contact us and we'll be able to give you more details about your coverage. 

Hospice is provided by a special team of caregivers chosen to meet the unique needs of you and your family.  A nurse provides care and instructions on medications, assesses symptoms, and communicates with your physician.  A social worker assesses resource needs and provides support to you and your family.  A home health aide provides personal care and some homemaker services.  A volunteer may run errands, or even just sit and read to you.  A chaplain is available for spiritual support if desired.

Medicare, Medicaid and VA benefits pay for hospice care with no cost to you or your family.  Most private insurances companies also cover hospice services.  We provide care to all individuals who qualify for hospice regardless of their ability to pay for care.  The hospice benefit pays for items related to your hospice diagnoses such as medications, oxygen, medical supplies and equipment (i.e. hospital beds, wheelchairs and bedside commodes).

Hospice can serve anyone who is in the end stages of a life-limiting illness such as heart failure, lung disease, liver failure, emphysema, HIV, ALS and even Alzheimer’s  — or if there is a sudden decline in health with no specific reason.  If you are tired of taking trips to the hospital, have chosen not to pursue treatment or your doctor has exhausted all options for a cure, you may qualify for help from hospice care.

Hospice takes care of you in the comfort of your home. Hospice can also care for you in a personal care home, assisted living facility, in the hospital (under special arrangements) or in a nursing home.

The decision to receive care from hospice is yours.  You have the right to discontinue hospice at any time, or change to another type of care.  You also have the right to choose the hospice agency you prefer.

Yes, your doctor will still be directing your care.  We also have a medical director on staff that is available for consultation.

Yes, you can return to the hospital for care, but our hospice agency will make every effort to meet your needs and keep you comfortable at home. If hospital care is still needed, Hospice will assist in making the transition as smooth as possible.

Hospice will continue to provide support to your family through mailings and phone calls to see how they are doing.  A grief counselor is available to provide counseling and support if needed.

A phone call to our office from you or your family will start the process.  We will be glad to talk with you about your needs and how hospice can help.  A doctor’s order is required before services can be started.  We will be glad to call your doctor and make these arrangements for you.