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Services
Four Levels of Hospice Care
There are four levels of hospice care to ensure that patients receive appropriate and individualized support based on their changing needs throughout their end-of-life journey.
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The Four Levels of Hospice Care:
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Routine Home Care
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Respite Care
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In - Patient Care
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Continuous Critical Care
Each level offers a different level of intensity and setting, allowing for flexibility in addressing symptom management, caregiver respite, crisis situations, and overall comfort.
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Our Services
Pain and Symptom Management:
Providing comprehensive care and interventions to alleviate physical and emotional discomfort, ensuring optimal comfort and quality of life for patients nearing the end of life.
Skilled Nursing Visits:
Our team of experienced and skilled nurses are scheduled to visit weekly to ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care.
Medications:
All medications are reviewed and
prescribed by our Medical Director before being delivered to your residence.
Social Services:
Medical social workers provide emotional support and counseling to patients and their families, while also assisting with care planning, resource coordination, and advocating for their needs within the healthcare system.​
Volunteer Services:
Trained volunteers may provide companionship, run errands, offer respite for caregivers, or assist with practical tasks to support patients and their families.​
Bereavement Support:
Spiritual Counselors offer assistance and emotional support to family members after the death of a patient. They assist in navigating the grieving process and how to cope with their loss in a healthy way.​
Palliative Care:
Improving the quality of life for our patients facing serious illnesses. We address the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Medical Equipment:
We provide medical equipment for our patients while they are in our care. Ex: Wheel chairs, walkers, oxygen equipment, hospital beds, etc. ​
Monthly Supplies:
We provide monthly supplies such to our patients which cover: incontinent supplies, personal care, and wound care.​
Dietary Counseling:
Dieticians ensure that patients receive appropriate nourishment tailored to their specific needs and goals, while also addressing any symptoms or challenges related to eating and nutrition.​
Spiritual & Emotional Counseling:
Our Spiritual Counselors offer spiritual care and support to patients and their families based on their individual beliefs and preferences.​
Home Health Aide Assistance:
Home health aides assist with personal hygienic care, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and more.​
FAQs
What is Hospice?
Hospice is specialized healthcare that provides compassionate support to individuals facing a life-limiting illness or nearing the end of life. Its primary goal is to enhance quality of life by addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Hospice emphasizes comfort, pain management, and dignity. It involves a team of healthcare professionals who collaborate to meet each patient's unique needs. Care can be provided at home, nursing homes, or hospice centers, offering services like symptom management, emotional support, assistance with daily activities, counseling, and bereavement support. Hospice recognizes end-of-life as a natural process and provides holistic care to ensure comfort and respect, supporting families throughout the grieving process.
What services are provided in hospice care?
Hospice care offers a range of services, including pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, assistance with daily activities, counseling for patients and their families, and bereavement support. Contact a staff member to learn more!
Who makes up the hospice team?
The hospice team typically consists of healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, social workers, counselors, and volunteers. They work together to provide comprehensive care.
Who makes up the hospice team?
Our team consists of healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, social workers, counselors, and volunteers. They work together to provide comprehensive care.
How does hospice care work?
Hospice care focuses on providing comfort and support to individuals with a terminal illness. It aims to enhance their quality of life and manage symptoms.
What conditions qualify for hospice care?
Hospice care is typically provided to individuals with a life-limiting illness that has a prognosis of six months or less if the illness follows its normal course. Conditions such as cancer, heart disease, lung disease, dementia, and ALS commonly qualify for hospice care.
Where does hospice care take place?
Hospice care can be provided in various settings, including the patient's home, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospice centers.
How much does hospice care cost?
You pay nothing out of pocket. Hospice care is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans.