What is Hospice?
About hospice care
Hospice is about you and your loved ones
It is not a place, but instead a philosophy that embraces the outlook that each day is precious and should be treated as such.
Hospice is designed to meet your healthcare goals in your home
Your home is wherever you live and we work together to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations.
Hospice is focused on symptom management & quality of life
All of your moments matter, hospice is about feeling emotionally and spiritually supported.
Hospice FAQs
What is hospice?
Hospice is a type of end-of-life care that focuses on providing comfort, support, and dignity to those in the final stages of a terminal illness. It is not a place, but instead a type of care provided in the home or in a hospice care center. Hospice care is designed to help both the patient and their loved ones come to terms with their situation and make the most of their remaining time together. Echo Hospice services include physical, emotional, and spiritual support, pain and symptom management, and bereavement support.
What is covered under hospice?
Hospice care is a comprehensive approach to providing comfort and support for those with a terminal illness. The focus is on managing symptoms and providing emotional and spiritual support for the patient and their family. Hospice care typically includes medical services, such as pain and symptom management, as well as spiritual, emotional, and bereavement support. Hospice care also provides assistance with tasks such as errands, household chores, and meal preparation.
Who pays for hospice?
Echo Hospice care has no out-of-pocket expenses to the patient or family. Hospice is a covered benefit under Medicare and most insurance plans.
What are hospice “levels of care?”
Hospice care typically consists of four distinct levels of care. These are:
Regular Home Care - This is the most common level of care, and it involves care provided in the patient's home. It includes the patient's primary care physician, home health aides, nurses, and other professionals providing care.
Continuous Home Care - This level of care is used when the patient's condition requires more care than can be provided during regular home care. It is typically used for a short period of time, such as a few days.
Inpatient Care - This is a higher level of care and involves the patient being admitted to a hospice facility or hospital for a short period of time.
Respite Care - This is a short-term care option, typically for five days or less, that allows the patient's regular caregiver to take a break.
Hospice care is tailored to meet each patient's individual needs, and the levels of care may vary depending on the patient's condition.