Where to Begin
Our promise is to be a trusted caregiver so you and your family can focus on the time you have together.
Start The Hospice Care Journey
Call: 301.334.5151 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Email: hospiceofgc@gmail.com
We’ll help you learn about the process or schedule a no-obligation consultation.
Our admissions coordinator will promptly contact all responsible parties to plan consultations or patient assessments.
Our admission team works directly with families and healthcare professionals to begin care. We bring hospice care to where the patient calls home, whether in a private home, nursing home or long-term care community.
Frequently Asked Questions
You don’t have to wait for your physician to bring up Hospice. You can take the initiative and begin the discussion with your physician or you can request an evaluation directly from Hospice.
Most health insurances, including Medicare and Medicaid have Hospice coverage. No one is denied Hospice services regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status. You will never receive a bill from Hospice!
No, we help any patient with a terminal illness with a prognosis of 6 months or less. COPD, Congestive Heart Failure, Kidney Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, Liver Disease, etc. are just a few of the many diagnosis that are accepted.
No, you are eligible for Hospice Services if you have a terminal illness with a life expectancy of 6 months or less if the disease follows a normal progression. We have patients that have remained on Hospice for longer than 6 months. We even have patients that “graduate” from Hospice due to an improved status and no decline.
Hospice Services can be provided to a person wherever they live. A patient living in a nursing facility or an assisted living facility will receive specialized visits from the Hospice clinical staff in addition to the services provided by the facility.
No, our goal is to keep the patient as active and engaged as possible. However, we do require that the patient remains in the county in case an emergency arises a Hospice nurse is able to get to the patient to care for them.
Yes, as long as the private caregiver is not being paid for by the same insurance that is paying for the Hospice Benefit.
No, Hospice will not stop any medications unless the patient desires to do so, then the Hospice nurse will consult with the patient’s physician. In fact, Hospice will begin to cover the cost of some of the patient’s medications.
Yes, a nurse will assess the patient and situation and consult with the patient’s physician. If a new medication is required, the Hospice nurse will coordinate the new orders with the pharmacy and the caregiver.
No. This is on an individualized basis. Our Hospice staff is available to talk with the patient and family about this difficult subject.
This is on an individualized basis, however the following are typically not covered under Hospice care; Radiological studies, MRI, CT Scans, Renal Dialysis, Resuscitation and Ventilator Support, IV therapy, Transfusion of blood or blood components, radiation and chemotherapy and other major diagnostic workups.
What Hospice Services Can Offer You or Your Loved One
An RN will visit you 2-5 times per week as your condition changes. There is also a nurse on call 24/7 for any emergency needs that you may have.
To assist with developing your Advanced Directives, Medical Power of Attorney, as well as linking you to possible community resources that you may be eligible for.
Your local physician will continue to be involved in your care, with the convenience of not having to make office visits. Our Hospice Medical Director is available 24/7 in the event that your physician cannot be reached.
Our Bereavement program will help you through the stages of grief and continue to follow your bereaved loved ones for 13 months.
Hospice will supply you with medical supplies such as depends, Boost or Ensure, Wound Care Supplies, etc. as well as medical equipment such as hospital bed, wheelchair, shower chairs, walkers, etc.
A CNA can visit you up to 5 times a week to assist with your personal care as well as assisting with light housekeeping or simply visit with you.
Hospice will pay for all drugs related to your terminal illness, including medications for pain, nausea, anxiety, etc.
Our Patient Care Volunteer Program can offer a volunteer that is assigned to you based on similar interests to spend time with you and offer respite for your caregiver.
A member of our pastoral team can visit you to assist you with your spiritual needs.