QUESTIONS

Is Hospice Too Expensive?

No one is ever turned away from our services due to lack of financial resources.  Patients over the age of 65 are entitled to full hospice benefits under Medicare and services are covered 100%.  Many other health plans, Medicaid, HMO’s and most other managed care groups have some form of hospice care plan.  We handle all insurance and billing concerns so you can focus on what’s important.

When Is Hospice Appropriate?

Generally speaking, hospice care should be provided for the final six months of one's life. We step in when curative measures are no longer effective or appropriate, and the patient and family desire additional care in a home or home-like setting.

How Do You Enroll In Hospice?

Although any individual can refer a patient for hospice care, admission must be consented to by a patient and/or their family. All admissions must have the approval of the patient's attending physician. Once the physician approves the referral, we will come meet with you to guide you through the simple process.

What Kind Of Medical Care Will I Receive?

Hospice care is "palliative," meaning "comfort care." We are not there to heal you, but to relieve your pain and ease symptoms of your illness so that you can live life to the fullest extent possible.

Does Hospice Hasten Death?

No. Some of our patients even live longer than expected because of the personal care given through hospice.

What Happens If I Change My Mind?

You may choose to be discharged from hospice service at any time.Additionally, if your condition improves, the disease or illness is cured or goes into remission you can be discharged from the program by your physician.Should your health again decline you can return to service at any time.