Most hospice care takes place in your own home, or the place that you call home. Hospice decisions are about life quality versus life quantity.

Hospice is a treatment for anyone who has a life-limiting diagnosis, and their death is likely within 6 months without life-sustaining treatment.

What does “without” life-sustaining treatment mean? It’s a series of choices advocating for your quality of life. A series of “I choose to… and I choose not to…” statements, like

“I choose to stay at home.”

“I choose not to receive CPR.”

“I choose medications to control my symptoms instead of medications that make me feel worse.”

“I choose not to have IVs or tube feedings anymore”.

“I choose not to go to the hospital or emergency room anymore”.

The symptoms of serious illness can take a variety of forms, and each can take a toll on your loved one and family. Physical discomfort. Shortness of breath. Nausea. Anxiety. Emotional and spiritual distress.

We are specialists, working as a team, therefore, we can provide more timely and effective pain and symptom management for greater comfort and well-being.

We meet patients where-ever they reside. Our staff evaluate and follow up with the right medical treatment to manage pain and other symptoms at the level appropriate for your loved one’s needs and wishes.

Social workers and chaplains help you and your family cope with emotional and spiritual pain.

Hospice is a benefit covered by Medicare and most insurances. Most medications and medical equipment are covered through your Hospice Medicare benefit or private insurance.

Hospice of Warren County is available to our Veterans.

Ask your medical provider – is hospice an option for me now or in the future? Why not hospice now?

Call us at (814) 723-2455 to talk more.

Am I eligible?

Along with a medical diagnosis, our staff is trained in identifying the signs and symptoms that accompany the dying process. We work with your healthcare provider and our Medical Director (Dr. Keith Price) to determine your eligibility based on your physical illness. If you’re not eligible for Hospice, we can help guide you to other treatment options.

The admission process begins with a phone call to Hospice made by the patient, a family member, friend, clergy, physician, or other healthcare professional.

The patient’s personal health care provider is contacted to make sure the patient is eligible for Hospice services. A time will be arranged for Hospice staff to visit with the patient and family to explain how Hospice can help. If Hospice is the service you want, Hospice will take care of the rest.

Call our office at (814) 723-2455 and we’d be glad to help you.

Hospice care is provided by a skilled team. Our staff are experts in providing end-of-life care. We are trained in providing comfort care addressing the mind, body, and spirit. We strive to alleviate patient and family fears along with treating the pain and suffering that may accompany the dying process. We change the plans, as often as necessary, as your body demands change and as you personally define your needs.

Hospice care includes a team of professionals who provide layers of care:

· Social workers help with legal, spiritual, financial, and emotional needs.

· Certified nurse’s Aides (CNA’s) to help with bathing other activities of daily living

· Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) help with medication preparation, and wound care

· Registered Nurses (RN’s) help with symptom relief, decision making and patient and family education.

· Chaplains help provide spiritual support, or we connect you with your own spiritual support.

· Counselors help with navigate feelings of grief and loss.

Palliative Care

Pain and symptoms management disease education, help with coping with the impact of serious illness, navigating treatment options, nurse and social worker support