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A Special Way of Caring. Carle
Hospice offers a wide range of services, from medication and supplies to grief support for
loved ones. The security of familiar surroundings and the involvement of family members
provide invaluable emotional reassurance to the patient. Hospice allows the patient to be
in control of his or her choices and helps maintain quality of life. And hospice care is
often covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance companies. The Carle Hospice Team 
Cost of Hospice Care
Admission to Carle Hospice
Lending Your Support
The Carle Hospice Team
The Hospice Team Provides:Visits by nurses who are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Management of pain and related symptoms
Short-term inpatient care for symptom management
Personal care
Coordinated services with the patient’s personal physician
Help in obtaining financial assistance or other community services
Spritual and emotional support
Supportive care by trained volunteers
Family counseling
Instruction to caregivers on patient care
Respite care, for up to five days, at a contracted facility
Therapies and nutritional consultation
Bereavement support for family members
Cost of Hospice Care
Carle Hospice is a Medicare-certified program. Services provided by Hospice may be
covered partially or in total by Medicare, HMO's Medicaid and private insurance. Coverage
may include team services, prescription drugs, medical equipment and supplies, therapies
and counseling to both patients and their families. Carle Hospice handles all billing for
reimbursable services.
Admission to Hospice
Admission to Hospice is based on healthcare needs without regard to race, color, creed,
sex, national origin, sexual preference, ancestry, disability, veteran status or ability
to pay.
Carle Hospice best serves the patient who:
- Has a medical diagnosis that projects a limited life expectancy
- Agrees with family and primary physician that symptom management care is most
appropriate
- Has a primary caregiver (someone other than Hospice staff available to the patient on a
24-hour basis)
- Lives within the service area
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