Heartland Hospice: Quality Hospice Health Care

What is hospice care?

Hospice provides care for patients with life-limiting illnesses focusing on comfort, not curative treatment.

Who is eligible

Any patient with a life-limiting illness, with a life expectancy of six months or less, may be appropriate for hospice care including those with end-stage heart disease, COPD, Alzheimer’s disease, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), and cancer, to name a few.

Where can hospice care be received

Because hospice is based on a personalized care plan and not a specific location, most patients can choose to receive hospice care in the familiar surroundings of their own home. They can also choose to receive hospice care at a relative’s or a friend’s home, an assisted living facility, or a nursing home. If you are currently hospitalized or need specialized medical assistance, you can also opt to receive care in a hospital.

Who pays for hospice care?

Hospice costs are covered under the Hospice Medicare Benefit, most Medicaid plans, and many private insurance plans. Most plans cover hospice care as well as medications, medical supplies, and medical equipment related to the hospice care.

Is your agency accredited?

The vast majority of Gentiva’s hospice providers are ACHC accredited.