At ReliantCare Hospice, we believe care should feel gentle, personal, and deeply human.
We walk alongside you and your loved ones with compassion, dignity, and quiet strength — providing comfort, guidance, and support during life’s most delicate moments.
You Are Not Alone in This Journey.
At ReliantCare Hospice, we believe that providing care is about more than clinical excellence; it’s about human connection. We don’t just treat patients; we wrap our arms around entire families, offering a steady hand and a compassionate heart when they are needed most.
Comprehensive Support for Life’s Most Delicate Moments
We step in to support the entire journey by providing a multi-disciplinary approach to care. Our team of specialists works tirelessly to:
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Manage Complex Symptoms: Prioritizing comfort and pain management to ensure every day is lived as fully as possible.
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Coordinate Seamless Medical Care: Handling the logistics, supplies, and medications so you don’t have to.
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Ease Emotional & Practical Burdens: Providing counseling, spiritual support, and guidance through the difficult decisions that arise.
Focusing on What Truly Matters
By taking the weight of caregiving off your shoulders, we create the space for you to return to being a daughter, a son, a spouse, or a friend. This allows families to focus less on the complexities of medical care and more on the moments that define a life: comfort, connection, dignity, and precious time together.
You are not walking this path alone. We are here to ensure that every moment is met with respect and every family is supported with love.
GET TO KNOW
Is It Time for Hospice?
Many families wait too long to call, thinking hospice is only for the very last days. However, calling sooner can significantly improve the quality of life for months.
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Signs you may be ready for comfort care through hospice:
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Frequent hospitalizations or trips to the ER.
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Unintended weight loss or decreasing appetite.
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Increased time spent sleeping or resting.
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Difficulty with daily tasks (eating, dressing, etc.).
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Your current treatment is no longer working or desired.
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Focus on Care, Not Cost.
Hospice care is fully covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans. This coverage includes visits from the team, medications, supplies, and medical equipment related to the terminal diagnosis.
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Comprehensive Care, Wherever You Call Home.
Hospice isn’t a place; it is a philosophy of care. We bring our full team of experts to you, whether that’s a private residence, an assisted living facility, or a nursing home.
Our Holistic Approach Includes:
Comfort & Quality-of-Life Care
Supportive medical care focused on comfort and daily well-being, with thoughtful management of symptoms such as pain, breathing changes, fatigue, and anxiety.
Personal Care Assistance
Respectful help with bathing, dressing, and grooming to support dignity and help your loved one feel their best.
Family Support & Guidance
Ongoing guidance, emotional support, and resources for loved ones during the care journey and beyond.
Medication & Medical Equipment
We coordinate and deliver hospice-related medications, medical supplies, and equipment directly to your home, easing stress and logistics for families.
Emotional & Spiritual Support
Compassionate counseling and check-ins to support patients and families emotionally and spiritually throughout their care.
FAQs
What is Hospice?
Hospice services include medications, medical supplies, and equipment related to the hospice diagnosis. A team of dedicated professionals provide care guided by choices made by the patient, family and physician. The interdisciplinary team members focus on the physical, emotional, spiritual and practical needs of patients and their loved ones. Services are provided wherever the patient calls home, including private residences, long-term care facilities and hospitals.
What services are provided by hospice and where?
Hospice services encompass medications, medical supplies, and equipment necessary for managing the hospice diagnosis. The provision of care is guided by the patient's, family's, and physician's preferences, with a team of committed professionals leading the effort. This interdisciplinary team strives to address the physical, emotional, spiritual, and practical requirements of both patients and their loved ones. Hospice services can be offered at various locations, including private residences, long-term care facilities, and hospitals, wherever the patient calls home.
How often will a nurse or hospice team member visit?
The hospice nurse works with the patient and their family to develop a personalized plan of care that meets the patient's needs and honors their values. The frequency of visits by the nurse and other hospice team members is determined by the patient's individual requirements. Typically, patients receive 5 to 7 visits per week to ensure that they receive the necessary level of care and support.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up hope?
In situations where medicine is unable to provide a cure, hospice care offers a new perspective on hope, focusing on the patient's quality of life. The Heart to Heart Hospice team is dedicated to providing intensive symptom management while simultaneously helping patients and their families prepare, both mentally and spiritually, for the journey ahead. By working together, the hospice team strives to improve the patient's comfort and overall well-being while supporting their loved ones through this challenging time.
Can I continue to work with my primary care physician?
Yes, you can continue to work with your primary care physician while receiving hospice care. Hospice care is designed to work in partnership with your primary care physician and other healthcare providers to provide comprehensive and coordinated care.
Is the hospice program licensed and accredited?
Yes, hospice programs are licensed and accredited by state and federal agencies. Hospice programs must meet strict standards for quality of care, patient safety, and ethical practices to maintain their license and accreditation.
How are the hospice caregivers trained?
Hospice caregivers are typically trained in a variety of areas, including pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and communication skills. Caregivers may receive specialized training in areas such as dementia care, wound care, and other specific needs of hospice patients.
How much authority will I have over the direction of my care? Will my loved ones have a part in my care plan?
As a hospice patient, you and your loved ones will have significant input into the direction of your care. Hospice care is centered around the patient's needs and preferences, and the care plan will be developed in partnership with you and your loved ones.
What kind of supportive services will be available to my family?
Hospice care includes a range of supportive services for the patient's family, including counseling, education, and assistance with practical tasks such as transportation and meal preparation. Hospice care also provides bereavement support to help families cope with the loss of their loved one.
How do I acquire hospice services? Do I qualify?
Anyone has the right to request a hospice evaluation for themselves or a loved one. Physicians often make hospice referrals when they believe that the patient's needs cannot be met with existing treatments or therapies. Physicians typically provide a list of options to the patient and their family to choose the provider they prefer. When referred to Heart to Heart, we schedule an appointment on the same day or at a mutually convenient time to explain the benefits of hospice care and answer any questions. For a patient to qualify for hospice services, a physician must confirm that the patient is eligible and has a prognosis of six months or less.
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