When you book a free consultation with us, we will answer any questions you might have about Hospice Care, our services, and our team. We want to understand your loved one’s health condition. If they are eligible for Hospice care, we will work together to figure out the best plan for their unique needs.
A hospice provider or an assisted living facility differs from a primary care facility in that it centers on symptom management. The patient’s doctor considers ways to increase their life expectancy while we improve the patient’s quality of life.
A hospital can be confusing for someone nearing the end of their life. The noises, clinical atmosphere, and bustling environment are not ideal during this difficult time. It’s also usually expensive and not feasible when considering the room and board costs.
Longleaf offers you a warmer environment with a better-balanced care plan. We’ll support your loved one at home for as long as possible. We encourage visits from family and friends and have no set visiting hours.
Where possible, we provide hospice care at home. This could be at:
A hospice doctor, nurse practitioner, or hospice volunteer visit the home regularly to monitor the patient’s symptoms and provide emotional support. We set up a regular visiting schedule to provide the optimal level of nursing care for:
We provide all the medication and medical equipment the patient requires. Clear communication is a priority for our team, so they’ll always:
When the disease progresses, it may become impossible to manage pain and the other symptoms at home. In these cases, the patient will move into:
Your hospice benefit will differ depending on your insurance coverage, but inpatient hospice care is typically short-lived. Ideally, patients will remain at the facility for less than five days.
Medicare and Medicaid may extend this period on the attending physician’s advice. However, the primary goal of a general inpatient care facility is to help the patient return home or to their nursing home if possible.
You can also describe inpatient hospice services as comfort care. The goal here is to manage the pain and discomfort of terminally ill patients once their treatment plan is over. Our general inpatient care team works with the family as a whole while comforting and supporting them.
Our care plan centers on three basic elements as per the client’s requirements:
We assist the patient’s direct family and any other members interested in coping. Our plans extend beyond the patient’s passing, helping them move forward. Our aftercare services include bereavement counseling for each family member. Longleaf provides all the medical supplies, equipment, and care that hospice patients need.
Yes, it is. A hospice unit may provide care in an inpatient setting. This could refer to patients in their home setting, a formal nursing care setting, and other settings.
This model can help you understand some of your own responses, but keep in mind that you shouldn’t apply the different stages too rigidly. Some might experience a long depressive episode, while others suffer intense sadness. This is why professional guidance is so important.
Call our Atlanta office at 770-939-9179 if you would like to learn more. We’ll discuss your options with you and explain the benefits of joining the Longleaf family.
When you book a free consultation with us, we will answer any questions you might have about Hospice Care, our services, and our team. We want to understand your loved one’s health condition. If they are eligible for Hospice care, we will work together to figure out the best plan for their unique needs.
Care in conjunction with primary treatments as an extra layer of support.
Palliative care focuses on the pain symptoms and stress of a serious illness most often as an adjunct to curative care modalities.
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Provided in a residential setting to ensure comfort and security.
Receive regularly scheduled visits to address the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of your loved ones in your preferred residential setting.
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Temporary relief for the patient’s primary caregiver.
Our respite care options allow primary caregivers to take a break, reconnect, disconnect, or just tend to their individual needs.
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Providing necessary comfort during a pain or symptom crisis.
We offer around-the-clock hospice care services to address the concerns of patients facing life-limiting conditions and provide support for their families.
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Receive the support you need during the natural grieving process.
Our team consists of highly trained, kind, and professional members who deliver a care plan for alleviating the grieving process and improving quality of life.
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Still have questions about the Care Options we have?
Our team of certified nurses is available for you. If you would like to ask a question, use this online form to contact one of our nurses.
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