Can I be cared for by hospice if I reside in a nursing home or other type of long- term care facility?
Hospice services can be provided to a terminally ill person whose place of residence is a nursing home. This means the patient receives specialized visits from hospice nurses, home health aides, chaplains, social workers, and volunteers, in addition to other care and services provided by the nursing home. The hospice and the nursing home should have a written agreement in place in order for the hospice to serve residents.
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- Can I be cared for by hospice if I reside in a nursing home or other type of long- term care facility?
