Hospice care is a unique type of care provided by a team of specially trained professionals whose goal is to improve the quality, comfort and dignity of a patient's last days. Hospice is not a place, rather, it is a comprehensive philosophy of care that addresses the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of patients and their family members.
When the focus of care shifts from curative to palliative, those individuals with terminal health problems can turn to hospice for help. In home hospice care allows the patient to remain in their chosen place of residence as opposed to a hospital.
Hospice care is personalized to the needs of each individual and is cost effective when compared to hospitcal care. Hospice care was created to support patients and their families who are facing a terminally ill conditions.
Hospice incorporates a broad spectrum of services tailored to each individual patient and family.
Medicare pays 100% of the cost of hospice services for those who qualify. Private insurance will also pay for hospice; however, benefits vary per policy and verification of benefits is required. IntegraCare will bill Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance for you. If you are a patient in need of hospice services, please don't hesitate to give us a call. It would be our pleasure to provide you with information, assistance and support. Click here to find a location near you. Learn more about hospice services from IntegraCare.
