Hospice care takes place in the home.
For some, “home” may mean a house or an apartment. For others, it may be some form of extended care facility, such as a nursing home or assisted living community. Regardless of your circumstance, Center for Hospice Care team will come to you where you live in NL County.
The majority of hospice patients live in their own home with the help of a family member or friend who serves as the “primary caregiver.” This caregiver works closely with the hospice team to provide for the patient’s daily needs. In extended care facilities, hospice teams create a partnership with the staff and family, just as they would with the family in the home.
Even if you move to another town or state, Center for Hospice can make arrangements for you to receive hospice care from the provider in your new location.
In addition to home care, hospice provides short-term inpatient hospital care when necessary to manage the symptoms of the illness. During these times, the hospice team remains involved and helps the patient transition back to the home environment as quickly as possible.