WHAT DOES HOSPICE SERVICES OFFER?

When a patient is admitted under hospice care, they will be provided of everything that they will need to manage their symptoms at the comfort whatever location the patient calls home. This includes a hospice interdisciplinary team who will work hand in hand to give the best possible care that the patient will need, prescription and over the counter medications, durable medical equipment and supplies required to manage patient's diagnosis.

WHERE IS CARE PROVIDED?

Hospice care can be provided on these location:

• Private Home or Residence

• Assisted Living Facilities

• Board and Care

• Skilled Nursing Facilities

• Senior Residential Homes

WHAT IS NEEDED TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR HOSPICE CARE?

When a patient has a terminal illness and the treatments are no longer working, patients and/or family may opt to forego further treatment, thats when hospice comes in. Hospice care starts when patient and family has made a choice to receive comfort care over curative care and agrees on receiving symptom management rather than aggressive treatment.

WHO PAYS FOR HOSPICE?

Hospice is paid for by:

• Medicare

• Medi-cal

• HMO or Private Insurance

• Self Pay