Suncrest Hospice Care is a leading provider of home health and hospice services. We provide compassionate care for patients and their families, helping them cope with illness and end-of-life issues. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to providing high-quality care in a manner that is respectful and tailored to each individual’s specific needs and desires.
In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of hospice care and the services we offer to our patients.
What is the Benefit of Hospice?
Hospice care provides comfort and support for patients with serious illnesses and their families.
The benefits of hospice care include:
- 24 Hour Access to a Skilled Nurse: Hospice patients have access to skilled nurses around the clock, ensuring that they receive the care they need whenever they need it.
- All services are coordinated with your Physician(s): Our team works closely with your physician to ensure that your care plan is tailored to your specific needs.
- Care is provided in the privacy: Hospice care can be provided in the patient’s home, assisted living facility, or nursing home, allowing them to remain in a familiar and comfortable environment. Comfort of your home or residence of your choice.
Who can refer you to Suncrest Hospice Care?
Anyone can refer a patient to Suncrest Hospice Care, including:
- Your doctor, family, and friends
- You can refer yourself to Hospice
- Insurance Companies, Residential Homes and Assisted Living Facilities, Nursing Homes, Hospitals and Rehab Units can also refer you.
What will insurance cover?
Your insurance may provide complete or partial payment for hospice care. Our hospice team will explain your coverage and will bill your insurance directly. We accept Medicare, Medicaid / Medi-Cal, Private Insurance, and Private Pay.
Our Services
At Suncrest Hospice Care, we provide a range of services to meet the needs of our patients and their families.
Our team of skilled professionals includes:
- Attending Physician / Medical Director: Oversees medical care for patient and family. Works in collaboration with the our Care Team in providing medical assistance.
- Skilled Nursing: Our nurses provide a range of services, including skilled nursing assessments, wound care and dressing change, injections, catheter care, ostomy care, intravenous fluid/medication management, diabetes mellitus care, vital signs monitoring, and teachings to patients and families concerning safety, medications, diet/nutrition, and disease.
- Certified Home Health Aide: Our certified nursing assistants provide personal care such as eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and ambulation. Our CHHAs are certified by the state and are highly skilled in providing compassionate care to those in need. They work under the supervision of a registered nurse and are an integral part of our hospice care team.
Our CHHAs provide a comforting presence and a helping hand to ensure our patients’ needs are met with dignity and respect. They are dedicated to providing the highest level of care possible to ensure that our patients are as comfortable and well-cared for as possible.
- Medical Social Worker: Our medical social worker helps patients and family members understand and cope with problems caused by illness/injury. Services include assessment of emotional and social factors related to patient and family, evaluation of the home and family environment, counseling and education to maximize strengths and coping skills, guidance with problem-solving interventions, assistance in financial matters, and coordination of community resources.
- Professional Ancillary Services: We provide a range of professional ancillary services, including infusion medications and supplies, inhalation therapy and supplies, and durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, canes, walkers, hospital beds, etc.
- Spiritual Counselor / Chaplain: Our spiritual counselor provides non-denominational spiritual support and counseling for patients and their loved ones.
To Summarize:
At Suncrest Hospice Care, our mission is to provide compassionate home health and hospice services and care for patients and their families. We offer a range of services to meet the needs of our patients and work closely with physicians and insurance providers to ensure that patients receive the care they need. If you or a loved one are in need of hospice care, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help.
Our caring and professional team is here to provide comfort, support, and compassionate care to those in need. Call us today to learn more about our hospice facilities near you and how we can help you and your family during this difficult time.
