Services
Levels of Care

Hospice care is designed to meet the changing needs of patients and families throughout their journey. Medicare defines four levels of hospice care to ensure patients receive the right support, comfort, and symptom management at the right time. Whether care is provided at home, during a short-term inpatient stay, or during times of increased medical need, our hospice team is here to provide compassionate care every step of the way.

Crisis Home Care

Continuous Home Care, sometimes called Crisis Care, is provided during periods of increased medical need when a patient is experiencing uncontrolled symptoms or a medical crisis.

The goal of this level of care is to help manage symptoms and keep the patient comfortable at home whenever possible.

During Continuous Home Care, nurses and hospice staff may provide extended bedside care for a period of time to address issues such as:

• Severe pain
• Dificulty breathing
• Anxiety or agitation
• Uncontrolled nausea or other acute symptoms

Once symptoms are stabilized, the patient typically returns to Routine Home Care.

Respite Care

Caring for a loved one can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Respite Care provides short-term inpatient care to give family caregivers an opportunity to rest and recharge.

During respite care, the patient receives around-the-clock care in a Medicare-approved facility while caregivers take a temporary break. Respite stays are typically short-term and may last up to five days at a time.

This level of care supports not only the patient, but also the well being of the caregivers who are providing daily support.

Care That Adjusts With Your Needs

A patient’s hospice needs may change over time, and hospice levels of care can change as those needs evolve. Our team continually evaluates each patient’s comfort and support needs to ensure the right care is provided at the right time.

If you have questions about hospice services or levels of care, our team is here to help guide you.

Additional Services Provided

Choosing hospice care opens the door to a wide range of supportive services covered under the hospice benefit, many of which may not otherwise be available through traditional healthcare services alone.

• Medications, medical equipment and supplies
• Special dietary needs addressed with professional skill, sensitive to personal preferences
• 24-hour family and friend visitation
• Grief counseling and bereavement support services for patients, families, adults and children