Hospice Care At Home

At Santa Maria Hospice we believe that comfort, dignity and quality of life matter most during life’s final chapter. Our hospice care at home program brings compassionate physical, emotional and spiritual support directly to patients.

What is Hospice Care at Home?

In-home hospice care is designed to support individuals with a terminal illness in their chosen setting. For many, that means staying in the comfort of home. For others, it may be a family member’s residence, an assisted living facility or a nursing home.

Rather than seeking to cure, hospice care focuses on comfort, symptom management and emotional well-being, with an interdisciplinary team supporting both the patient and their loved ones.

Who is Eligible for Hospice Care?

A person may qualify for hospice care when they have a life-limiting illness with a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a physician. Common conditions include, but not limited to:

Dementia

Cardiovascular Disease

Dementia

Cancer

Cardiovascular Disease

Dementia

Cardiovascular Disease

Renal Disease

Neurological Diseases

Cardiovascular Disease

Neurological Diseases

Pulmonary Disease

Neurological Diseases

HIV

Liver Disease

Indicators that are hospice-eligible can include but are not limited to:

Weight Loss
Increased assistance with daily activities
Increased weakness and fatigue
Frequent and multiple falls
Difficulty swallowing
Shortness of breath or chest pain
Continuous oxygen
Increase/changes in medication
Recurring or multiple infections
Frequent phone calls to physician
Frequent hospitalizations or ER visits

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