Truth: Hospice care is for all patients with a terminal illness with a prognosis of 6 months or less including but not limited to: Alzheimer’s, Cardiac Disease, ALS, Stroke, Liver Disease, Cancer, etc.
Truth: Hospice is for all age groups during their final stages of life, including children and adults of all age groups.
Truth: Meeting the needs of the patient and family is a top priority. The family unit is at the center of all decision making. Comfort Care Hospice recognizes that it takes many caregivers to meet the unique needs of each patient.
Truth: Patient and family may choose to keep their own doctor or they may choose our medical director. You and your family will have the opportunity to chose which physician is best for your individual needs.
Truth: Hospice care may be provided where ever the patient calls home, including their home, long term care facility or the hospital.
Truth: Comfort Care Hospice provides services regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. The Medicare and Medicaid Hospice Benefits cover services related to the terminal prognosis. If patients have private insurance or managed care, we assist in checking their benefit coverage to make sure patients and families understand any potential out-of-pocket costs.