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Who qualifies for Hospice Care?
Hospice begins when curative treatment is no longer expected to be effective and is designed to provide comfort care for individuals in the last 6 months of their life. Once this time frame has been identified, Family Hospice and Palliative Care can begin services immediately.
To determine if you or a loved one is appropriate, Family Hospice and Palliative Care encourages you to contact us at 800-355-2817 for a complimentary consultation. You may also confer with your physician to determine if hospice services are appropriate for you.
How do I pay for Hospice services?
Hospice services are a free benefit for Medicare and Medicaid recipients. Family Hospice and Palliative Care also accepts payment from Commercial insurance companies for which there would be little or no charge to the insured.
The hospice benefit covers costs related to the life-limiting illness, including medications, medical equipment, medical supplies and the valuable time and expertise of our team of professionals. In addition, Family Hospice and Palliative Care can also provide hospitalization for symptom management and respite care to offer the caregiver relief.
A financial assessment can be completed for persons not covered under insurance. Regardless of your financial situation, call Family Hospice and Palliative Care today at 800-355-2817 to determine how we can assist you!
Do I have to live in my own home to receive Hospice services?
Family Hospice and Palliative Care provides their comprehensive array of services to people in any residential setting, whether it is their own home, a nursing facility or an assisted living complex. In fact, individuals often find with the support of our hospice services they can remain longer in their home or assisted living residence. Our service area includes the following counties: Adams, Allen, Blackford, Huntington, Jay and Wells.
The nursing facilities/assisted livings/hospitals in which we currently provide care to patients include the following:
Adams County
Adams Memorial Hospital, Decatur
Chalet Health and Rehabilitation Center, Berne
Swiss Village Retirement Community, Berne
Woodcrest of Decatur
Allen County
Bethlehem Woods, Fort Wayne
Coventry Meadows, Fort Wayne
Covington Commons, Fort Wayne
Glenbrook Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing, Fort Wayne
Heritage Park, Fort Wayne
Lutheran Homes
St. Anne Home and Retirement Community, Fort Wayne
Sunrise Assisted Living, Fort Wayne
Village of Heritage, Monroeville
Blackford County
Bridgewater, Hartford City
Miller's Merry Manor, Dunkirk
Miller's Merry Manor, Hartford City
Huntington County
Heritage Pointe, Warren
Heritage of Huntington, Huntington
Norwood Health and Rehabilitation, Huntington
Jay County
Persimmon Ridge,Portland
Wells County
Bluffton Regional Medical Center, Bluffton
Christian Care Retirement Community, Bluffton
Markle Health and Rehabilitation, Markle
Meadowvale Health and Rehabilitation Center
River Terrace Estates, Bluffton
Testimonial from a local nursing facility:
Swiss Village Retirement Community often utilizes [Family Hospice and Palliative Care] services to complement the care that we provide for those residents who are nearing the end of life. Hospice works collaboratively with our staff to help with symptom and pain control. We have developed a mutually beneficial and supportive partnership to better serve our residents. We would highly recommend [Family Hospice and Palliative Care] as a support service to those in need of caring and compassionate end of life care.
-Testimonial from Director of Nursing in Nursing Facility
Can I receive antibiotics while on hospice care?
Yes, if the antibiotic will help the patient to be more comfortable and this is what the patient and representative decide.
Can I go to the hospital while on hospice care?
Yes. If it is related to the terminal diagnosis, it would be for General Inpatient Care or Respite Care as described above and covered by the hospice. If it is unrelated to the terminal diagnosis, the stay would be billed to your insurance company. However, with the expertise of our staff, many symptoms can be taken care of in your residential setting without a trip to the hospital.
What if I am still on hospice care when 6 months is up?
As long as you continue to fit the criteria for hospice care, you may continue to receive it.
Can I reach someone in the evening or on weekends if I have a question or need help?
Yes. We have an on-call team of nurses who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week who will come to your place of residence to assist you with whatever is needed.
Family Hospice and Palliative Care wants to meet you wherever you may reside, and encourages you to call 800-355-2817 today to experience our way of caring. |
