Serenity Hospice

Q: What specific assistance does hospice provide home-based patients?

A: Hospice patients are cared for by a team consisting of a physician, a nurse, social workers, spiritual care providers, and volunteers. Each one provides assistance based on his or her own area of expertise. In addition, as the hospice care provider, we will provide medications, supplies, equipment, and other services related to the terminal illness.

Q: If the patient is eligible for Medicare, will there be any additional expense to be paid?

A: The Medicare Hospice Benefit covers the full scope of medical and support services for a life-limiting illness. Hospice care also supports the family and loved ones of the person through a variety of services. This benefit covers almost all aspects of hospice care with little to no expense to the patient or family. In the very rare instance that a service, medication or supply is required and is not covered, there is no need to worry. We will never bill you. Because we are a nonprofit organization, no one is or ever will be turned away for their inability to pay. All expenses for uninsured or underinsured patients are taken care of, all thanks to the generosity of our Serenity HospiceCare donors.

Q: If the patient is not covered by Medicare or any other health insurance, will hospice still provide care?

A: The first thing hospice will do is assist families in finding out whether the patient is eligible for any coverage they may not be aware of. In the very rare instance that a service, medication or supply is required and is not covered, there is no need to worry. We will never bill you. Because we are a nonprofit organization, no one is or ever will be turned away for their inability to pay. All expenses for uninsured or underinsured patients are taken care of, all thanks to the generosity of our Serenity HospiceCare donors.