| |
There are four levels of hospice care defined by Medicare and paid by Medicare, Medicaid, and most other insurance plans. Hospice care is available no matter where you live. Hospice keeps you in the setting that best meets your needs. Some or all of these levels of care may be used during hospice care.
|
| |
ROUTINE CARE: The patient continues to live at home and receive hospice services. The family is able to handle the care of the patient with assistance from the hospice interdisciplinary team. Routine hospice care is also available in many other settings including, but not limited to, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospice residential facilities.
CONTINUOUS CARE: Skilled nursing services are provided in the patient's place of residence to help during a crisis period.
INPATIENT CARE: This care is provided in a facility (hospital, nursing facility, or hospice freestanding inpatient facility) for symptoms or crises that cannot be managed in the patient's home. Inpatient care is provided for a limited period of time, as determined by the physician and hospice.
RESPITE CARE: This service is provided in a facility (hospital, nursing facility, or hospice freestanding inpatient facility) and is designed to give caregivers a rest. Respite care is limited to five days and nights at a time. This service is often used to provide a break so that caregivers can participate in other family activities, such as holiday celebrations, or just to relieve a tired caregiver for a few days.
|
|
