End-of-life care is a specialized type of comprehensive care for the terminally ill and their loved ones. The goal of end-of-life care is to care, not to cure. It is meant to provide patients with the comfort, dignity, and symptom management that will help them find peace and meaning in the final months and weeks of their lives. Read this blog post (https://www.fisherhome.org/post/what-is-hospice-care)to find out more.

Fisher Home provides comprehensive hospice care services, including individualized care plans, pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, end-of-life decision guidance, 24/7 staff availability, and bereavement support for families.

When it's time to focus on helping a person live as fully and comfortably as possible, rather than on curing the disease, it's time to consider hospice.(https://www.fisherhome.org/post/5-signs-it-might-be-time-for-hospice) Anyone with a life expectancy of six months or less is eligible and can choose hospice care. We encourage anyone with a life-threatening illness -- or anyone whose family member, partner, or friend has a life-threatening illness -- to contact us and become informed about hospice options.

You are eligible for hospice care if your doctor, in consultation with our medical director, determines that you have a life expectancy of six months or less.

Patients receive care either in their own homes through our Community Program o(https://www.fisherhome.org/post/what-is-the-fisher-home-hospice-community-program-an-interview-with-our-clinical-director)r in our hospice residence. Hospice of the Fisher Home offers care at home for those who live in the area and have caregivers who are able to meet their needs between visits from our staff. Our team brings our full range of services to at-home patients, including training and support for caregivers. Our hospice residence offers a homelike setting with 24-hour access to a full kitchen and dining room, sitting rooms, and gardens. Our patients stay in private rooms and receive round-the-clock nursing care from our experienced, dedicated staff and our specially trained volunteers.

No, you do not need to wait for a doctor to suggest hospice; anyone can refer someone to us. Patients can refer themselves. Feel free to ask your doctor about us or contact us directly!

Most insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private plans, cover the medical services associated with hospice care. For those who stay in our hospice residence, there is also a room and board fee, which is not covered by most insurance plans, although it is partially covered by many long-term care plans. ​ Our director of finance meets with prospective patients and families to offer financial advice and develop a plan that works for each family.

Hospice care is usually recommended for patients who have six months or less to live, but the length of a stay can vary depending on several factors.