LEVELS OF CARE
Routine
Home Care
Care in the home or care facility is provided by the hospice team through regularly scheduled visits which can be once a week to daily depending on the needs of the patient and family. (Most of our patients fall into this category)
Inpatient
Care
Inpatient care is provided for pain and symptom management at a participating hospital, long term care facility or specialized hospice inpatient unit. Short term inpatient care is provided for the patient for pain control and symptom management.
Continuous
Care
An intensive or crisis level of care can be provided to hospice patients when their symptoms cannot be managed at the routine level of care. Continuous Care is provided on a short term basis (1-5 days) to maintain the patient in their home or care facility. Nursing care is usually provided for 8-24 hours a day and some of the hours may be provided by a home health aide.
Respite
Care
Respite Care is short term inpatient care provided to relieve those caring for the patient in their home. Care is normally provided in a contracted nursing home for up to five consecutive days at a time.