Levels of care in hospice include Routine Home Care, General Inpatient Care, Respite Care, and Continuous Care
At Eternal Faith Hospice, we are committed to meeting your spiritual, emotional, and physical needs with compassion and respect. Our mission is to ensure that your end-of-life care is not only comprehensive but also delivered with the highest standard of excellence, dignity, and comfort.
Routine Home Care
This is the most common type of hospice care. Each member of your care team will visit you at home to introduce themselves, explain the services they provide, and discuss how they can support you and your family. Your care team includes a registered nurse, social worker, chaplain, hospice aide, medical director, and volunteer. You’ll work with your RN Case Manager to discuss your preferences, including how often each team member should visit, so your care plan is tailored to your individual needs.
General Inpatient Care
This level of care is designed for crisis or emergency situations, typically provided in a hospital or skilled nursing facility. It involves continuous care with daily assessments to manage severe symptoms. According to Medicare guidelines, General Inpatient Care is specifically intended for symptoms that cannot be controlled at home, such as unmanaged pain or severe respiratory issues. Once the symptoms are under control, the patient will transition back to Routine Home Care.
Respite Care
Respite care is a hospice covered service that covers a five-day Stay in a contracted facility. During the five-day period, the patient will receive both the facility’s services and those provided by the hospice team. This service is used when caregivers need to travel or undergo medical procedures themselves, ensuring that the patient continues to receive quality care in the caregiver’s absence.
Continuous Care
This level of care involves comprehensive nursing and personal support to manage uncontrolled symptoms that cannot be effectively handled without around-the-clock care at home. To qualify, symptoms requiring attention must occur at least once every hour, and care must be continuous for a minimum of eight hours within a 24-hour period. Once the symptoms are under control, the patient will transition back to routine home care.
