What is Hospice Care?
Hospice is a specialized form of care designed to support individuals facing a life-limiting illness — typically with a prognosis of six months or less, should the illness follow its natural course. The focus shifts from curative treatments to enhancing quality of life, ensuring comfort, dignity, and peace during this important time. Hospice care includes:
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Discontinuing aggressive or curative medical treatments
Prioritizing comfort, pain relief, and emotional support
Providing care wherever the patient calls home — whether that's a private residence, care facility, or hospital
Letting In:
When Hospice may be the next step
Frequent Hospitalizations
The same health issues are causing
repeat ER visits or hospital stays.
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Decline in Daily Living
More help is needed with walking,
bathing, eating, or dressing.​
Loss of Appetite or Weight
Eating less, losing weight, or showing
little interest in meals.
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Withdrawal or Fatigue
Spending more time sleeping or
withdrawing from loved ones.
​No Longer Seeking Curative Treatment
A shift from “fighting the illness” to focusing
on quality of life.
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A Doctor Recommends Comfort Care
Your provider suggests it's time to prioritize
comfort and symptom relief.
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Choosing hospice is not about giving up — it’s about choosing peace, comfort, and meaningful support when curative treatments no longer provide relief. These signs may suggest it’s time to explore the support of hospice care:
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Covered Care
Hospice care is fully covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans — with no out-of-pocket cost to patients or families. Covered services include:
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Nursing and physician visits
Expert medical care focused on comfort and symptom relief.
Medications and equipment
All necessary medications, supplies, and medical equipment included.
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Aide and caregiver support
Help with bathing, dressing, and daily personal care needs.
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Emotional and spiritual care
Counseling and support for patients and families.
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24/7 on-call support
We’re here anytime, day or night, for urgent needs or questions.
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Call us to learn what’s covered in your situation. We’ll walk you through every detail — clearly and compassionately.