Hospice Care in West Hills

Hospice is a specialized type of care for those facing life-limiting illnesses or diseases. It addresses a patient’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, as well as those of their family and/or caregiver. At New Vision Hospice & Palliative Care, we offer in-home hospice care services in and around West Hills, CA. Our focus is on managing our patients’ pain and other symptoms to help them live as comfortably as possible. For us, the quality of life is just as important as the length of life. Hospice isn’t just for patients with cancer; individuals with lung disease, Alzheimer’s, dementia, heart disease, congestive heart failure, and other medical conditions may also need hospice care services.

In-Home Hospice Care

New Vision Hospice & Palliative Care provides both hospice and palliative care in the home. We collaborate with a patient’s family, their doctor, and/or spiritual caregivers to address their specific needs. We believe that emotional and spiritual pain is just as real and requires just as much attention as physical pain. During our first visit, we will assess the patient’s needs and can address any concerns or questions about the hospice process. Each patient must have a primary caregiver in the home who works with our hospice team to develop a care plan. The caregiver is responsible for making decisions for the patient during our hospice care at-home service. Our team will make regular visits to the home and are also available by telephone 24/7.

Levels of Hospice Care

Level 1: Routine Home Care – Standard in-home hospice care.
Level 2: Continuous Home Care – A nurse or home health aide remains in the patient’s home for a period of time, reevaluated every 24 hours. This level is for patients with severe nausea or vomiting, unrelieved pain, shortness of breath, or lack of a caregiver.
Level 3: General Inpatient Care – For patients with severe short-term symptoms requiring treatment at a facility instead of at home.
Level 4: Respite Care – More for the family than the patient. If the patient doesn’t meet criteria for continuous or inpatient care and the family needs additional help, this may be an option. The patient may be temporarily placed in an inpatient environment for up to five days.

Who is Involved in the Hospice Process?

The hospice team can consist of the person receiving care, their family, and:

A physician
A medical director
Hospice nurses
Nursing assistants
Counselors or social workers
Spiritual caregivers
Speech or physical therapists, when needed

How is Hospice Paid For?

Most private insurers cover hospice as well as the Medicare Hospice Benefit. Medicaid benefits vary state by state. Our financial staff can help you understand coverage and any financial obligations before our care begins.

To learn more about what New Vision Hospice & Palliative Care can provide you or your loved one throughout West Hills, CA, call us today at 1-866-528-1623.

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