Who We Are
FIRST CHOICE HOSPICE, INC. offers comfort, compassion, and dignity for anyone dealing with a life-limiting illness when modern medicine no longer offers any viable treatment options. This is a difficult time in your life’s journey and we can assist you to go through the challenges you face to achieve comfort and quality of life. Your doctor may have suggested that your loved ones have an illness that is now best treated with the assistance of hospice experts. Our team is trained and ready to ease the burden.
What Should I Expect?
You will meet with a hospice expert who will explain all that you need to know to make an informed decision. Your physician can remain involved or you may choose to have our Hospice Medical Director accommodate your care.
Your hospice nurse will work directly with you to determine the best treatment plan to meet your individual needs. This is a time in your life when you and your family get to make the decisions regarding your care. The care you receive from our hospice team is provided in the comfort of your home regardless of where you call home. Our hospice team communicates continuously to ensure your needs are met 24/7.
How Do I Qualify for Hospice?
Hospice is available to anyone with a life-limiting illness with a prognosis of 6 months or less if the illness runs its normal course. The patient or the patient’s representative must choose to elect hospice as a treatment option and a physician must certify the patient’s eligibility. Most often the patient’s personal physician, in consultation with the hospice medical director, makes the determination.
Patients Who Qualify
- Those who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness
- Have a life expectancy of 6 months or less
- Have decided in consultation with their families on palliative care
How Is Hospice Paid?
Hospice is paid 100% by Medicare. There are no co-pays or out-of-pocket expenses if you have Medicare. All of the services you will receive from hospice are fully covered. The Veterans Administration (VA) also provides a hospice benefit at no cost to the veteran. We implement this veteran-centered care. Eligible veterans enjoy standard medical benefits if they have a clinical need for hospice. Finally, we cater to most insurance plans. Private insurances generally have provisions for hospice care. Check with your insurer to determine your benefits and coverage.
At FIRST CHOICE HOSPICE, INC., we believe that it is our duty to give back to our veterans the care they deserve. As a partner in the “We Honor Veterans” Program, we implement ongoing veteran-centered care for them.
Our Goal
Our purpose is to provide compassionate end-of-life care to our patients and their families through our quality team of hospice professionals.
Non-Discriminatory Policy
FIRST CHOICE HOSPICE, INC. complies with this statement in accordance with the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age of Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Regulations of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued pursuant to these statutes at Title 15 Code of Federal Regulation Parts 80, 84, and 91 respectively, notably section 1557 in the first Federal Civil Rights Law, to prohibit discrimination.
Choose a Hospice that Cares
Phone us today and have our hospice representatives answer your queries and more.