Who qualifies for hospice care?
Hospice care is available to anyone with a life-limiting illness including (but not limited to) cancer, heart, lung, neurological, kidney, liver, end-stage diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s diseases. Other indications qualifying a need for hospice may include uncontrolled weight loss, significant decline in function, or failure to thrive.

Where can I receive hospice care?
Hospice care can come to you at home, in assisted living centers, retirement centers, and skilled nursing facilities.

Will my insurance cover hospice services?
Envision services are covered by Medicare and many private health insurance companies. Our staff can assist you in determining your insurance coverage and payment options.

What is hospice?
Hospice is a compassionate, specialized healthcare service designed to provide comfort and support to patients with a life-limiting illness. Hospice provides support to the patient and family by caring for physical, psychological, and spiritual needs without performing life-saving procedures.

Who is part of the hospice team?
The hospice team is comprised of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, nursing assistants, chaplains, equipment suppliers, and volunteers.

What hospice services are available?
Physician Home Visits
Pain Management
Medications
Nursing Visits
Medical Social Services
Aide/Homemaker Services
Holistic Therapies (such as massage, aromatherapy,
       music therapy, and therapeutic touch)
Spiritual Counseling
Bereavement Support
Family/Caregiver Counseling