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Levels of Hospice Care
Medicare covers four distinct levels of hospice care, each designed to meet different patient and family needs.
Routine Home Care
The most common level of hospice care, provided in the patient's home or residence. Includes regular visits from the hospice team for symptom management and support.
Continuous Home Care
Intensive care during periods of crisis, providing nursing care for 8-24 hours per day to manage acute symptoms and keep the patient comfortable at home.
Inpatient Respite Care
Short-term inpatient care to give family caregivers a break. Available for up to 5 consecutive days while maintaining all hospice services.
General Inpatient Care
Inpatient care for pain control or symptom management that cannot be managed in other settings. Provided in Medicare-certified facilities.
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How to Choose the Right Hospice Provider
Selecting a hospice provider is an important decision for your family. Consider these key factors to ensure the best care.
Quality of Care
Review quality measures including timely care, pain management effectiveness, and family satisfaction scores. Choose providers with strong patient outcomes.
Care Team
Hospice includes doctors, nurses, home health aides, social workers, chaplains, and bereavement counselors. Ensure the team meets your family's needs.
Response Time
Check how quickly the hospice responds to calls and visits. Good providers offer 24/7 availability with rapid response during emergencies.
Family Support
Look for comprehensive family services including caregiver training, respite care, emotional support, and bereavement services lasting at least 13 months.
Care Settings
Confirm the hospice provides care wherever you need it—home, nursing facility, assisted living, or their own inpatient facility.
Specialized Programs
Some hospices specialize in specific conditions like cancer, dementia, or pediatric care. Specialized experience can provide better symptom management.
What Medicare Covers for Hospice Care
When you choose hospice care, Medicare covers virtually all costs related to your terminal illness. You pay nothing for most services.
Eligibility: To qualify for Medicare hospice benefits, a doctor must certify that the patient has a terminal illness with a life expectancy of 6 months or less if the illness runs its normal course. Hospice care can be renewed if needed.
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