Hospice
NOW ACCEPTING NEW HOSPICE PATIENTS
What is Hospice:
Hospice care is for when your loved one needs health care to come to them instead of them going to the facility.
When Should Hospice Care Be Considered?
When your loved one is experiencing:
Frequent emergency room visits
Persistent, unmanageable pain
Recurring infections
Noticeable or rapid decline in physical abilities and appetite
Significant weight loss or difficulty swallowing
Shortness of breath or reliance on supplemental oxygen
DISPELLING COMMON HOSPICE MYTHS: Let's put your mind at ease!
Hospice patients tend to LIVE LONGER than those who are not on hospice with the SAME condition.
Hospice is NOT designed to accelerate the death process with pharmaceuticals. Medications are administered for symptom control ONLY.
Hospice is NOT a place that you go! It is a service that, more often than not, is provided in the comfort of your own home.
You do NOT necessarily have to give up your Physician. In fact, they are encouraged to remain an integral part of your ongoing care.
Hospice Means No More Hospital Visits: While hospice care focuses on comfort rather than aggressive curative treatment, patients can still be hospitalized, if necessary, particularly for symptom management or significant changes in their condition
Here's what families are saying:
"The hospice team takes care of everything—bringing healthcare to my mom, providing supplies, and handling her oxygen needs. I feel confident that she’s getting all the care she needs. It’s a huge relief for me."
Your Care Team:
- 24/7 Availability: Round-the-clock support to ensure patient comfort and healthcare.
- Doctors: Manage medical care and help with pain and symptoms.
Nurses: Provide hands-on care, monitor the patients condition, and help with
medications. - Social Workers: Offer support and resources to the patient and their family,
helping with emotional and practical needs. - Counselors or Chaplains: Provide emotional and spiritual support based on the
patients beliefs and needs. - Volunteers: Help with tasks like companionship and small chores to give family
members a break. - Home Health Aides: Assist with daily activities like bathing and grooming.
Did You Know?
- Cost Benefit: Often covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurance plans, reducing financial burden.
- Medication Coverage: Medications related to hospice is covered by Hospice.
- Home and Inpatient Options: Flexible care settings, including home, hospice centers, or nursing homes.
Let us offer you peace of mind and support, so you can focus on spending quality time with your loved ones.
Schedule an Appointment
For urgent matters, please call (602) 266-9971. We are always staffed for consultation 24/7.