Q - I know someone who has been diagnosed with a life ending disease; how can I get him/her help?

A - Anyone...whether a family member, patient, friend, physician or healthcare professional, may make a referral to Hospice Care.   Referrals are confidential.   Look at your congregation's prayer list.   Keep an "eye" out for neighbors and friends in your community diagnosed with terminal illnesses.   If you hear of someone – call our referral line 1-800-350-1161 with a name, address, phone number and medical problem.   HCC will then call the physician and visit the patient to give them information on our services.

Q - Are hospice services only for the elderly?

A - No.   People of all ages, including infants, may and have received our care.

Q - Can I still use my own doctors?

A - Yes.   Your doctor becomes part of our team.   We will communicate and work with them on a daily basis.

Q - But I want to drive and do things, I'm not ready to be home-bound?

A - You can.   To qualify for hospice you DO NOT have to be homebound.   We want you to live your life to the fullest.   We encourage our patients to go and do what they feel up to, and what brings them joy.   We will even try and facilitate your activities.

Q - Where is care provided?

A - In a setting that best suits the needs of the patient and caregivers.   Care may be provided at home, inpatient facilities or a combination of sites.

Q - If I am in hospice and being cared for at home, am I allowed to go to the hospital?

A - Yes.   Every effort is made to keep a patient at home and pain free, however, a time may arise when a patient needs urgent care.   In those instances, the hospice nurse is called, the situation assessed and if needed transportation arranged to go to the hospital.

Q - Why would hospice appeal to myself or a loved one?

A - Hospice is special because it concentrates on care, not cure.   It enables people with a terminal illness to make decisions about how and where they want to spend the rest of their lives.   It treats the whole patient.   The family is viewed as part of the unit of care.   It emphasizes pain control and living life fully.

Q - What if I don't have insurance: who pays?

A - Hospice Care bills patients based on a sliding scale.   Patients will never be refused treatment for an inability to pay.   

Q - Will I lose my house?

A - No. Hospice receives reimbursements and funding from Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and covers other expenses.  

Our hospice uses mumms^® Software,
designed especially for the hospice and palliative care industry.