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FAQ’s

FAQ’s2025-01-27T18:29:09+00:00

Eternal Faith Hospice has compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions that our patients, families and providers ask of us. If you don’t see the question and the answer that you are looking for, feel free to contact us via email @ info@eternalfaithhospice.com or call us at 726-246-0161.

What is Hospice Care?2025-03-13T20:16:27+00:00

Hospice care is specialized care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for individuals with life limiting illnesses, rather than focusing on curing the underline disease.

What options are available for paying for hospice care?2025-04-16T07:27:04+00:00

Medicare Hospice Benefit – Covers nearly all hospice services for eligible patients.

Where is Hospice Care Provided?2025-03-13T20:14:19+00:00

Home – The most common setting, where hospice teams provide care in the patient’s residence.
Nursing Home – Hospice services can be provided in long-term care facilities.
Assisted Living Facility – Patients receiving hospice care can remain in their assisted living residence.
Hospital – Some hospitals have hospice units or provide short-term hospice care for symptom management.

Does hospice make death come sooner?2025-03-13T20:10:12+00:00

Hospice neither hastens nor postpones dying. The aim is to improve the quality of remaining life so patients can enjoy time with family and friends and experience a natural, pain-free death. In most cases, good hospice care can extend life.

How long can a patient receive hospice?2025-03-13T20:07:57+00:00

The Medicare hospice benefit states that as long as a patient meets the hospice criteria they can receive hospice care. Therefore a hospice patient can receive hospice care for as long as necessary.