Peace of Mind for Hospice Patients and Families

In many cases, insurance coverage will dictate the cost of hospice care. If the patient is not covered, or if their plan does not include hospice, our financial experts can discuss options and ensure the patient gets the services they need.

Medicare and Medicaid pay for hospice care so long as the patient meets certain eligibility requirements.

Hospice patients typically have a terminal diagnosis of 6 months or less, but long-term hospice care is sometimes necessary if a life-limiting illness does not run its course in that time. Our team continually adjust care plans to cater to the unique needs of each individual we serve.

Pain management is an essential aspect of hospice care. Depending on the patient’s needs, we offer pharmaceutical grade medications and other alternative therapies such as cannabis therapy, massage therapy, etc.

Case Managers (RNs) have no restrictions in caring for their patients.

Case Managers are required by Medicare to see each patient at least once every fourteen days. However, at Omni Care Hospice, we see patients twice a week or on an as needed basis based on the needs of the individual.

The goal of our hospice services is to make patients comfortable through pain management techniques and therapies as well as emotional and spiritual support. We educate our staff with the process of death and dying so they can convey the message to the patient and their loved ones. This situation is never easy, so we want to make everyone involved as comfortable as possible during this transition.

Almost all of hospice (95%) is done in a home setting were the patient feels comfortable and wants to spend their last days with surroundings that they know. Usually during this time the patient is often surrounded by family. There are times that the patient does not have a place to go and we place them in a skilled nursing facility (GIP). This is usually done when a patient is imminent and has less than 14 days to live.

We respect the wishes of the patient when it comes to resuscitation. If the patient has a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order, we let nature take its course and the patient pass peacefully. If no order is in placed, we are required to resuscitate him or her.

We adhere to Medicare guidelines by keeping in contact with the patient’s family for 13 months or more after a patient has passed. We’re not just focused on the well-being of the patient; our goal is to provide comfort and compassion to their family as well. Grief counseling and other bereavement support is available for any of the patient’s loved ones.