Hospice services are medical treatments focused on managing pain and symptoms in those with advanced illness. Emotional and spiritual support are also offered to the patient and family (if desired).

Hospice care is not only for the last few days of life. In fact, people with advanced illness can benefit most when they have hospice for the final months of life. Most people choose to receive hospice services when their physician thinks curative treatments are no longer working, or when they have six months or less to live. Studies have found that many people live longer with hospice and palliative care and that people receiving hospice care reported a higher quality of life.

Call and ask for our Referral Center for a no-obligation consultation at (516) 832-7100.

• Hospice Care Network physicians work with your physician to develop the best care plan to provide physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being.
• Our nurses provide ongoing health monitoring and help educate the patient and family members in such areas as medication delivery and activities of daily living.
• Our social workers help with practical concerns, such as finances, and they provide emotional and other support services.
• Hospice aides help with daily living needs and offer hands-on care, if needed.
• Pastoral care counselors provide spiritual support and can also serve as a liaison between you and your religious community.
• Trained patient care volunteers can provide much needed practical help.

Hospice is covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance plans.

If you are concerned about the cost of hospice or have questions, our Referral Center specialists are happy to help—just call (516) 832-7100.

As part of the largest health care system in the state, Hospice Care Network has access to vast resources—and we’re committed to providing the highest quality hospice care in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and Westchester.