| Hospice Houses: Another Place to Call Home |
Our four hospice houses are licensed for inpatient care. This acute level of skilled nursing was previously only provided in a hospital, but can now be administered in the comforting atmosphere of our hospice houses. Patients who require pain or symptom management receive 24-hour care until their condition stabilizes. Each situation is assessed individually to determine the appropriate level of care. When symptoms are under control, some patients may return to their former home, if appropriate.
Each house is staffed by RNs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All rooms are private, and some offer comfortable suites to accommodate family and friends. Just as they receive at home, each patient has the benefit of a nurse, family support counselor, certified nursing assistant, chaplain and often a volunteer to help support both the patient and the family. Medical oversight is provided by the patient's physician and/or the Hospice Medical Directors. The new Tuscany House, The Legacy House, the newly renovated Sylvia's House and Estelle's House, are all state-of-the-art, world-class in-patient facilities which provide the most comprehensive care program available. Patients will feel comfortable while receiving professional care in a home-like atmosphere. Family members and friends are encouraged to visit frequently with no visiting hour restrictions. The patient's physician remains in charge of care as primary physician and member of the care team. Hospice of Marion County has four full-time Board Certified physicians who may also serve as attending physicians. Our four Hospice Houses include:
Who pays for the extra services at a Hospice House?In some cases, no room and board fee is required depending on the patient's level of care (acuity level). If a room and board fee is assessed, it is based on a sliding scale based on the patient's ability to pay. There are no additional charges included in the items listed above for patients on the Hospice Medicare or Medicaid benefits. When beds are available, a Hospice House may also serve as a step-down unit for our Heartbeats program. Patients with end-stage cardiac diagnosis coming onto hospice from the hospital can receive attentive care while transitioning back to their own home setting. Click the links below for maps and pictures of the Hospice Houses. |
