Question 1

What is hospice care?

Accepted Answer

Hospice care is a type of care focused on comfort and quality of life for people with a terminal illness who are expected to live six months or less. It provides pain management, emotional support, and practical help for both patients and families — in the home, a nursing home, or a dedicated hospice facility.

Question 2

When should someone start hospice?

Accepted Answer

Hospice is appropriate when a person has a terminal diagnosis with a life expectancy of six months or less and has decided to stop curative treatment. Many families wait too long — hospice is most beneficial when started weeks or months before the end of life, not just in the final days.

Question 3

Is hospice covered by Medicare?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Medicare Part A covers hospice care fully for patients who meet eligibility criteria — including physician certification of a terminal illness with life expectancy of 6 months or less. This covers nursing visits, medications related to the terminal illness, medical equipment, and counseling.

Question 4

What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?

Accepted Answer

Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness. Hospice is a specific type of palliative care for end-of-life situations where curative treatment has stopped and life expectancy is 6 months or less.

Hospice Care Providers

HOPE HEALTHCARE AND HOSPICE, LLC

LOUISIANA HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE

ACG HOSPICE

HEART OF HOSPICE, LLC

HOSPICE OF LEESVILLE

COMFORT CARE HOSPICE

ACG HOSPICE ,

CROSSROADS HOSPICE, LLC

SUPERIOR HOSPICE

PASSAGES HOSPICE

HAND IN HAND HOSPICE CARE, LLC

CHANS HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE

COMPASSUS - GREATER MAINE

ANDWELL HEALTH PARTNERS

HEARTLAND HOSPICE (BALTIMORE)

GOOD SHEPHERD COMMUNITY CARE

BAYSTATE HOSPICE

BETH ISRAEL LAHEY HEALTH AT HOME

BROAD REACH HOSPICE

PANAKEIA HOSPICE, INC.