Programs and Eligibility

Hospice is a comprehensive, holistic program of care and support for terminally ill patients and their families. Hospice care provides passionate care through pain relief and symptom management to ensure that patients live as fully and comfortably as possible in the final stages of their lives. 

Eligibility is determined through a physician's certification stating the patient has a terminal diagnosis and a prognosis of approximately six (6) months or less if the disease were to run its normal course.  

Palliative care is specialized medical care that focuses on providing patients relief from pain and other symptoms of a serious illness, no matter the diagnosis or stage of disease. This form of care is offered alongside curative or other treatments you may be receiving. 

Any patients with a serious, long-lasting disease or life-threatening illness are eligible for palliative care at any stage of their illness.  

Most common level of care in hospice. Patient is generally stable and the patient's symptoms, like pain or nausea and vomiting, are adequately controlled. Usually provided in your home, assisted living, or nursing home.

Crisis-like level of care for short-term management of out of control patient pain and/or symptoms. Medical management in the home for up to 24 hours a day when medically appropriate. 

Crisis-like level of care for short-term management of out of control patient pain and/or symptoms. Usually provided outside the home, in an inpatient setting at a medical facility like a hospital or skilled nursing facility.

A level of temporary care provided for up to 5 consecutive days in nursing home, hospice inpatient facility, or hospital so that a family member or friend who's the patient's caregiver can take some time off. This level of care is tied to caregiver needs, not patient symptoms.