HOSPICE CARE DEFINITIONS
The Retreat at Saad Hospice, Rest for the Journey Home. Saad Hospice offers hospice services both in the home and at our state of the art inpatient facility. Our agency has been family owned and operated for over 50 years, founded by veterans, and dedicated to upholding the highest standard of care possible. Contact us by phone (251) 380-3810 or by email at:
1515 University Blvd Mobile AL, 36609 www.saadhealthcare.com/hospice
info@saadhealthcare.com
"A family tradition of caring for over 50 years"
Hospice Care Definitions HOSPICE Hospices provide individuals facing terminal illness with care at home or in a healthcare facility. The goal is to assist patients to live the last stage of their lives with dignity. The focus is on comfort rather than treatment. Services Provided: SW-SOCIAL WORKER – Assesses patient and family emotional and social needs, develops a plan of care, provides counseling, referrals and support to meet identified needs HOME HEALTH AIDE – Provides direct personal care to patient, emotional support to patient and family, reports identified needs to RN. 86 ALABAMA GULF COAST – FALL 2021– WINTER 2022
Levels of Care: RO-ROUTINE CARE – Occurs when regularly scheduled visits are adequate in maintaining the individual’s symptom management. Care is provided at the individual’s private residence, a retirement community, an assisted living, or a skilled nursing facility. RE-RESPITE CARE – Provided when the family needs time to rest or go out of town for a short time. Care may be provided in a long-term care facility depending on the condition of the individual. Hospice is responsible for financial arrangements with the Long-term care facility.
