What is hospice?
Hospice care is a type of treatment that focuses on aggressive symptom management for patients who are facing terminal illness. Shelter Hospice has a team that supports the families and caregivers to ensure that patients receive a higher quality of life. Our Board-Certified Medical Directors facilitate a caring environment and lead our team of nurses, aides, spiritual counselors, and social workers to provide anticipatory and comprehensive therapies which are individualized to meet patient and family needs and desires.
Where is hospice care provided?
Shelter Hospice ensures that you are treated with dignity and respect in the comfort of your home. Our team is accessible 24/7.
Who pays for hospice care?
Hospice is 100% covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or most private insurances. There will be no out-of-pocket expenses to receive your hospice benefits.
Who can guide me through hospice and palliative care options?
When you contact us, a member of our clinical team will provide education regarding all aspects of the program to ensure the proper level of care is given. Our mission is to empower families with the best care and experience. Our goal is to provide holistic, comprehensive, compassionate care and support the family unit.
Care on Your Terms
We’re accessible 24/7. Shelter Hospice admits patients after hours, weekends, and holidays as needed. When you call us, a member of our team will walk through the options that you have.
How do I know if I need hospice?
Frequent hospitalizations or ER visits
Decrease in physical activity or increased assistance needed with activities of daily living
Unexpected weight loss or decrease in appetite
Complex wounds that have difficulty healing
Desire to remain in own home/environment
Rapid decline in health
Changes in thought process including altered mental status
With Shelter Hospice,
every patient and family receives access to
24 hour on-call nurse
Hospital bed, oxygen, etc.
Medical supplies
Medication for pain management & symptom control
Crisis care of distress management
Respite for caregiver relief
Routine in-home-care
Mental health & wellness management
Bereavement program & emotional support volunteer program
Volunteer Services