Anyone with a terminal diagnosis who meets hospice admission criteria.

Medicare is the primary source of payment for most hospice patients, also private insurance companies offer hospice benefits.

No, the care team will bring all medicines, equipment, and care to wherever you call home.

Hospice does not have a time limit on care, as long as the patient continues to qualify for care, we will continue to deliver care. 

Yes, we work closely with the nursing and care staff at the assisted living facility and we oversee your hospice care in the assisted living.

We will discharge the patient if they improve to the point of no longer needing hospice care.

No, we make many visits each week to assist with care, but the regular caregiving is still done by the family or facility where they live.

This is typically overcome very quickly with the support of the hospice care team. Most patients become close with their team members, and any fear associated with the word ‘hospice’ is soon forgotten. 

Some of the more common items are hospital beds, wheelchair, oxygen, bed side tables, shower chairs, fall mats, and anything else the admitting RN determines would aide in medical need or comfort. Equipment may be added at any time the nurse over seeing care thinks it is necessary.

All incontinent supplies are provided, adult briefs, creams, wipes, bed pads.  Other supplies may include an air mattress on the bed to prevent skin break down, skin care creams and wraps, etc.

Yes, hospice mediation regimens include pain management prescriptions when necessary.

Yes, you can continue to receive your regular medications.

Just call our office and we will reschedule the visit to accommodate your change of time or date.