What are the different levels of hospice care?
Routine Home Care – This level of care is provided where ever the patient resides, at home, a skilled nursing facility, or an assisted living center . Continuous Care – Hospice nurses and home health aides provide intensive care for short periods of time to manage a crisis situation in the home. In-Patient Care – When the patient is experiencing acute pain or symptoms that cannot be adequately managed in the home, the patient will be admitted to a skilled nursing facility or hospital where short term intensive care is provided. Respite Care – Respite care is provided in a hospital or skilled nursing facility to allow the patient’s primary caregiver a rest. Up to five days of respite care are allowed at a time.
