Find Peace of Mind With
Traditions Health Hospice Care

Hospice care is about living. The Traditions Health hospice team walks with the patient and their loved ones throughout their end-of-life journey, providing the care and education they need for the best quality of life possible.

HOSPICE CARE

Comfort and Dignity Through End-of-Life Care at Home

Our team is passionate about building relationships with our patients and their loved ones. Whether the need is physical, spiritual, or emotional, our compassionate hospice experts are available to provide the necessary support. Comfort and dignity are the anchors of hospice care. Our clinicians are highly skilled at recognizing and managing symptoms early, in most cases allowing the patient to remain comfortable at home throughout the end of their life.

Pet Therapy

Pet Therapy uses the natural bond between humans and animals to comfort patients during a life-limiting illness. Animals can help to alleviate symptoms or act as companions who sit and listen to a patient work through end-of-life emotions. Pet visits provide a great opportunity to give affection and receive it.

Traditions Health volunteers and their certified therapy pets have been trained to provide comfort and stress relief in various situations. Our volunteers aim to ensure that every patient has an optimal experience during their pet therapy session.

  • Social interaction
  • Stress management
  • Anxiety reduction
  • Pain relief
  • Lessening of emotional pain
  • Enhanced quality of life
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THE JOURNEY IS EASIER TOGETHER

Our Hospice Care Team

Under the direction of a physician, the Traditions Health team offers a caring atmosphere that addresses the emotional and physical well-being of our patients. Our goal is to ensure that patients live their lives to the fullest and that family members and caregivers are supported. In addition to the core members listed below, your individualized care team can also include hospice health aide, bereavement support services, and volunteers.

THE RIGHT CARE AT THE RIGHT TIME IN YOUR JOURNEY

What Are the Four Levels of Hospice Care?

As a patient progresses in their end-of-life journey, their level of care may change to meet their clinical needs. Hospice has four distinct levels of care to meet the needs of the patient and their caregiver. Our interdisciplinary Hospice team will perform an assessment and determine which Level of Care is right for you.

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Routine Home Care

Routine home care is intermittent care provided in the home setting, whether that be a private residence or facility. A plan of care is determined by the interdisciplinary team that provides physical, spiritual, and emotional care.

Support includes visits from nurses, hospice health aides, social workers, therapists, and volunteers. Patients also have access to home medical equipment, medications, personal supplies as ordered by their physician, and 24/7 on-call nursing support.

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Continuous Home Care

Continuous home care is provided if a patient has symptoms that require the care of a licensed clinician to remain at the bedside for 8-24 hours per day to provide symptom relief. Continuous care is short term in nature and should be reevaluated on a regular basis to determine that continuous skilled services are necessary.

Examples of symptoms requiring continuous care are unrelieved pain, severe nausea and vomiting, and severe shortness of breath. Continuous care is furnished for brief periods of severe medical symptoms causing a crisis and only as necessary, to maintain the patient at home.

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General Inpatient Care

Sometimes, severe pain or other symptoms require an advanced level of care that is more effectively provided and better managed during a short stay in an acute care hospital, inpatient hospice facility, or long-term care facility.

The goal of inpatient hospice care is to control severe pain and symptoms so that your loved one can return home to familiar surroundings and if possible, resume routine hospice care at home.

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Respite Care

Respite care is short-term relief for in-home hospice caregivers. It is provided when a patient's caregiver is unable to meet the patient's needs due to physical or emotional exhaustion, or extenuating circumstances such as needing to go out of town.

Respite care is provided for up to five nights in a facility setting. Respite care helps caregivers avoid burnout and have more energy to devote to loved ones.

YOUR COMFORT. OUR COMMITMENT.

Providing Hospice Services Any Time

We're here when you need us! Traditions Health is available for you, your family, and caregivers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We provide care and support to help you maintain the highest quality of life possible.

TESTIMONIALS

What People Say About Our Home Hospice Care

If you have found yourself here, let me first say, I am so sorry you are going through this. But I can assure you, you have come to the right place. Traditions Home Health has been such a blessing to my friend, and we sure didn't want to have to explore, nor want to be in the position to need hospice care. But here I am, and I have leaned heavily on Mindy. This is a process, and an unpleasant one at that, but when I've needed someone, Mindy has always answered. Whether it was a question, a needed solution or to pull me back, when I have raced to far ahead, she has been there. Her gentle answers to my panicked thoughts have been sound, spoken with true love and concern, and always keep me in pace with my friend's declining health issues. I cannot thank Mindy, and the whole Traditions health team enough for all their hard work on my friends, and my behalf. I trust Mindy, Skylin, and their teams to be here, as they have from the beginning of this journey.

– Sandra W.

Traditions Hospice took care of our loved one in the last few weeks of her life. They were caring, clinically astute about end-of-life caregiving, and very professional. The nurses taught our family about end-of-life care and supported us through this very difficult time. They consulted with us and followed through on our wishes for our loved one during this time. Pastoral and social worker services were offered at the bedside to our loved one and family. We cannot thank this organization enough. Thank you all.

– Kim S.

Traditions Health Hospice is an excellent organization. They were extremely helpful and very compassionate to my parent and our family. They were also happy and available to answer all of our questions at any time. Amy, Terri, William, and Chaplin Martinez are very warm, wonderful, and caring people who truly made a difference in my parent’s life. Our family was very impressed with the skilled nursing staff. The communication between Traditions and our family was excellent. Also, any medical equipment that was needed was delivered right away. Chaplin Martinez went above and beyond as he regularly visited my parent. Their conversations truly brightened up his day. I can't thank the staff enough. I definitely recommend Traditions Health Hospice to care for your precious loved ones.

– Randy L.

Traditions Health has been a blessing not only for my loved one but for me as well. The care we receive is the best. They make her and us feel as if we are family. Very dependable and always able to contact with quick response given. We are thankful for each person who cares for her!

– J. S.

Traditions Health Hospice Care is great! They are very caring and compassionate. They were always there whenever I needed them. Nurse Mike, C.C., Chaplain David, Amy, Terri, and so many others were so good to my loved one when she was under their care. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for the best care for their loved one when they need Hospice care. I couldn’t have asked for any better. They are the best!!

– Patricia D.

Traditions Health and Hospice is a great company that is very passionate about helping those who are in need of home health and hospice services. The quality of services that is provided is a direct reflection of the compassionate team members who are professional, qualified, and excited about what they do.

– Terrence M.

What a wonderful group. They take amazing care of my spouse. It is so comforting to have your loved one so well cared for.

– Diane M.

I highly recommend this company for their professionalism and attentiveness. Their compassionate and reliable staff provided outstanding care, making a difficult time more manageable for our family. Their dedication to quality care and support was truly remarkable.

– Andrea B.

Great team of people to guide me through difficult times. Thank you.

– Jeff S.

I feel this is one of the most important reviews I have to make. One of the most emotional times in your life, when you have to make decisions whenever it comes to the time of your loved one passing on. I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible care and compassion shown by the hospice staff who took care of my loved one during his final days. Everyone went above and beyond to make sure he was comfortable and at peace. The staff was not only professional but also incredibly kind and understanding. They took the time to get to know my him and his preferences, making sure he was always comfortable and well-cared for. Their kindness and support meant so much to my family during such a difficult time. I am forever grateful for the care and support provided by the hospice staff. They truly made a difference in his final days, and I will always remember their kindness. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

– Shelly H.

It's been a year since my loved one passed and I still receive letters in the mail for grief. The staff I met were all amazing, caring, honest, and quick to respond. Her main nurse Senita is an absolute saint and I think of her often and fondly. Hospice can be an overwhelming option and not one most want to think about, but I would choose Traditions again and again.

– Megan F.

I cannot say enough good things about this place. My parent was placed at home hospice. The nurses (Pam and Mariah) that I interacted with were knowledgeable and professional. They never seemed in a rush or a hurry to get out the door. They answered all questions confidently. This type of care is absolutely a calling. Thank you for being so kind and understanding during a very difficult time for me and my family.

– Jason F.

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SERVING 18 STATES IN THE U.S.

Hospice Care Locations Near You

Traditions Health continues to expand across the country to offer access to quality care for those in need. As we expand, we remain committed to the same values on which we were founded — prioritizing patient-focused, compassionate care, while building strong relationships in the communities we serve.

Map of Traditions Health locations by state
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MAKING THE MOST OF EACH DAY

Benefits of Hospice Care

Hospice can make a profound difference and help maximize quality of life. Hospice is ideally suited to care for patients in the last six months of life. The earlier a person begins hospice, the more it can help.

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    Our team will provide the symptom and pain management needed to help you remain in your home environment, surrounded by the people you love.
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    You will receive all medications, medical equipment, and supplies needed as they relate to your hospice diagnosis -- helping you maintain comfort, dignity, and independence during this final season of life.
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    Hospice care helps reduce physician visits, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations. This decreases stress on the patient and caregiver by allowing the patient to receive the care they need at home.
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    Our bereavement team provides support for the patient’s loved ones during the grief process.

HOSPICE CARE

Frequently Asked Questions

We are here to help you. Listed below are frequently asked questions regarding hospice care. If you have a question that is not covered in our FAQ please contact us and a Traditions Health team member will be happy to assist you.

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What is hospice care?

Hospice care focuses on caring for the patient, not curing them. Our hospice care team provides symptom and pain management while attending to the patient’s emotional and spiritual needs. Our goal is to reduce pain and suffering, promoting comfort and quality of life.

Who is eligible to receive hospice care?

A patient who has a life-threatening or terminal illness is eligible for hospice care when a physician makes a clinical determination that their life expectancy is six months or less if their disease process runs its normal course. The patient must also make the decision that they no longer wish to receive curative treatment but wish to receive comfort measures only during this end-of-life journey.

Do I have to have an order from my doctor to receive hospice care?

Yes, your physician must order hospice care. A physician may order hospice care for a patient when they determine that the patient has a life-threatening or terminal illness and that their life expectancy is less than six months if the disease follows its normal course.

When should I start hospice care?

Unfortunately, many people wait until the final weeks or days of life to begin hospice care. You should have a conversation with your physician to determine where you are in your end-of-life journey. If your physician estimates that your life expectancy is six months or less if your disease process follows its normal course, you could benefit from hospice services. The earlier you receive hospice care, the more you and your loved ones are able to benefit from the care our hospice team provides.

Do you have to live in a private residence to receive hospice care?

Hospice care is provided where the patient resides. Whether it is a private residence, assisted living facility, skilled nursing facility, hospital, or private home - our hospice team will meet you where you are. Contact our team to learn how to get hospice care at home.

What if I have a problem at night or on the weekend?

Our services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Does hospice care provide my medication, equipment, and supplies?

Yes. We provide all of the medication, equipment and supplies related to the hospice diagnosis as ordered by a physician.

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