What is Hospice?
The time before someone moves from this life to the next should be filled with comfort and dignity, with their precious final days spent alongside those they love. Hospice services from Suncrest help make that possible – we bring this standard of care to the home, further increasing patient comfort and allowing people to remain surrounded by years of memories.
Hospice care is a specialized philosophy of care for those suffering from terminal illnesses. Rather than attempting to treat, delay, or halt the disease or condition inflicting the patient, hospice care services instead focus on treating the symptoms of disease progression to bring greater comfort. In addition, the plan of care doesn’t just address a person’s physical needs – hospice services ensure quality of life by also attending to their psychological, emotional and spiritual needs.
If you have a loved one with a chronic medical condition or debilitating illness, hospice services can greatly improve their end-of-life experience. And in most cases, the cost of hospice care at home is fully covered by Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance.
With a special focus on patient and family involvement, Suncrest is the hospice agency to trust. Our team of caring professionals is committed to providing an exceptional level of support to terminally ill patients, with each individual’s wants and needs as the driving force behind their care plan.
To address any care needs, the Suncrest team offers many different hospice services. We’re here to help your loved one in any way we can, and together, we’ll develop a plan of care that is centered on their goals and meets their specific needs. We’ll also be there to support the family, providing the information, guidance, comfort and care needed to make it through this difficult time. See below for more on our hospice services and how our team can customize care to your loved one. Give Suncrest a call today.
Physician Services
All hospice care is administered under the direction of a licensed physician.
Skilled Nursing Services
Each patient is assigned a qualified nurse who assesses and manages symptoms. All Suncrest nurses have manageable caseloads, ensuring they can provide your loved one with the highest quality of care.
Social Services
A social worker is assigned to each patient and family to provide support during this time.
Spiritual Services
Patients and families can receive regular visits from a spiritual advisor for support, comfort, and guidance.
Massage Therapy
The power of targeted pressure application can help resolve physical pain, emotional pain, edema, restlessness, stiffness, and skin integrity, while increasing overall comfort and easing the patient’s mind, body, and soul.
Medical Equipment, Medications and Supplies
Hospice care fully covers, but is not limited to, wheelchairs, mattress pads, and incontinence supplies.
Hospice Aide Services
Based on the patient’s care plan, they may receive daily visits from a certified nursing assistant for help with day-to-day activities.
Eligibility
An individual is eligible for hospice services with an order from a physician stating that they have a terminal diagnosis and are expected to have six months or less of life. With hospice services, a patient switches from actively fighting the disease to receiving support as it naturally progresses.
Hospice services may be received in the patient’s home or at the assisted living or skilled nursing facility where they are staying.
The Suncrest Care Team
The Suncrest team is dedicated to bringing hospice services that aid a patient in their final days directly to the patients. Our hospice care team consists of physicians, nurses, aides, social workers, therapists, and spiritual advisors. We are all committed to honoring the patient’s wishes in their final days, making them comfortable as they prepare to move on from this life and providing support to their family members.
Care to Fit Your Needs
At Suncrest Hospice, our staff is 100% dedicated to serving our patients in need of hospice care at home. Our job extends beyond working with patients as we assist their families and referring physicians, and our exceptional care results from a team effort with our care staff, patients, caregivers, and family.
