Age in Place with Hospice

When Resident reaches a stage where medicine no longer helps and the level of care increases and care from a skilled nursing facility or nursing home cannot make things better, they do not have to worry about leaving the facility that has been their home. Country Acres will allow Hospice to come in and give the proper level of care needed to keep resident comfortable while still residing in the facility. The nurse will provide information to the family and caregivers as well as emotional support and counseling to the patient and their loved ones. They will order medication and give updates to the Doctor and require changes as needed. They are available 24 hours on Call and prevent the resident from using the 911 system and ambulance service to constantly go to the hospital which can cause a strain on financial resources. Hospice is covered by Medicare and most insurance also covers Hospice where the Nurse comes in and care for the resident on a frequency ordered by the doctor. Often times an Aide will also come in to assist the resident with bathing, grooming, and dressing. The most important role of Hospice is to continue the care of the resident and keep them as comfortable as possible while still remaining in the facility allowing them to keep their dignity as they progress in end of life.