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Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS HOSPICE?
Hospice is a specialized care for people who have a terminal illness. Instead of trying to cure the disease, hospice is foused on comfort care, emotional and spiritual support for patients and families.
HOW MUCH DOES HOSPICE COST?
Hospice care is 100% covered by Medicare Part A or Medi-Cal.
WHEN IS IT TIME FOR HOSPICE?
Patients should consider hospice when medical treatments can no longer cure their disease or when the burden of treating symptoms outweighs the benefits of treatment.
HOW OFTEN WILL HOSPICE CARE PROVIDERS VISIT ME?
The California Mission Hospice care team works with patients and caregivers to determine the frequency and types of services needed. Typically the number of hospice service visits increases as the patients illness progress and their needs increase.
HOW CAN I ARRANGE TO RECEIVE HOSPICE SERVICES?
You can contact us to learn more about our hospice services and arrange a free meeting in your home to discuss all the benefits California Mission Hospice can bring you.
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CONDITION IMPROVES?
If a patients condition improves or the disease goes into remission, the patient can be discharged from hospice care and returned to regular medical treatment. Patients have the right to stop hospice care, for any reason.
HOW IS HOSPICE DIFFERENT FROM HOME HEALTH CARE?
Home Health Care focuses on the recovery of an illness or injury of the patient. Visits consist of medical treatment, physical therapy, etc.
WHEN IS HOSPICE CARE AVAILABLE?
California Mission Hospice is available 24/7. We have nurses on call that respond within minutes if necessary.
IF I AM LIVING IN A NURSING FACILITY, CAN I BE SEEN BY HOSPICE CARE PROVIDERS?
Yes. Hospice services can be provided to patients wherever he or she resides.
WHAT SERVICE AREAS DO YOU COVER?
California Mission Hospice services all of Orange County and parts of Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside County Areas. Contact Us to see if we can provide you with hospice care.