Hospice is a philosophy of care with an emphasis on improving quality of life. Hospice provides a framework for continuous, multidisciplinary care. Our hospice services focus on quality of life, emotional support for the entire, in-home management of medical needs, and the advanced management of pain and symptoms.

Hospice care is for patients who are terminally ill or have a life-threatening illness determined by a physician. These patients include, but are not limited to, those having diagnoses such as cancer, end stage lung disease, liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease, end stage dementia, neurological disease, HIV, AIDS.

Hospice services are designed to provide support to patients, their families and loved ones wherever

they call home. This can be a Long Term Care Facility, Assisted Living, Retirement Community or at the patient's own home. The goal is to maximize the quality of patients' lives.

Hospice services are covered by Medicare, Medical/Medicaid, Managed Care HMO plans, IPA's, and most private health insurance companies. Admissions to Blessing Hospice Care, Inc. is based on the patient's needs rather than the ability to pay.

The sooner we start, the more effectively we can help enhance the quality of life for our patients and their families. Our staff is available to work with the family and physician to determine when a patient can benefit the most from our hospice care.