Levels of Hospice Care
Hospice care is not just about the patient; it is also about their loved ones. The experienced and loving staff at the Angel Bright Hospice provides support and comfort to the patient’s families and friends, too.
Hospice care is palliative, not curative. Pain and symptom management will allow your loved one to live as full and comfortable as possible. Bereavement counseling is provided for families of the deceased for up to one year after the death of your loved one.
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Angel Bright Hospice, we want to ensure patients and their families understand the different levels of Hospice Care we offer to make the most informed decision for them and their loved ones.
Home Care
Care is provided intermittently by Hospice Team Members wherever the patient calls home (private home, nursing facility, assisted living, inpatient facility).
General Inpatient Care
Care is given at our inpatient facility for patients who need pain control or acute/chronic symptom management or breakdown in the family caregiving system. The Hospice Interdisciplinary Team will determine the paid length of stay for inpatient care and the necessity of inpatient care. If a Hospice patient needs hospitalization for any reason unrelated to the terminal diagnosis, Medicare Part A will be utilized.
Inpatient Respite Care
Under the direction of the Hospice Plan of Care, up to five (5) days of respite care at our inpatient facility will be paid by Hospice. This benefit may be used to give the family/caregiver a rest, and the patient does not need to meet acute care standards.
Continuous Home Care
Care to be provided only during periods of crisis to maintain the patient at home. Criteria for continuous home care are the same as general inpatient care. Hospice staff will provide a minimum of eight (8) hours of care per calendar day.