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Admissions criteria
Our home health and hospice services are designed to provide care that is centered on the unique needs of our patients and their families. The first step in receiving services from Heritage Home Health & Hospice is ensuring that your loved one meets the criteria below.
Home Health Requirements
- Must be an overall effort to leave home
- Must have a physician's order
- Must have a skilled need
Hospice Requirements
- Doctor’s diagnosis of being terminally ill, meaning you have a life expectancy of 6 months or less
- Patient is no longer seeking aggressive treatment, but seeking end-of-life comfort care
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a choice in determining your home health or hospice provider?
Yes! You have a choice in determining your home health or hospice provider. Both federal and Texas laws require that all individuals receiving hospice and home care services be able to choose their care providers.
Does being put on hospice mean I only have 6 months or less to live?
No. Hospice is provided for a person with a terminal illness whose doctor believes he or she has six months or less to live if the illness runs its natural course. If you live longer than six months you can still receive hospice care as long as the hospice medical director recertifies that you are terminally ill.
Who pays for home health and hospice services?
Home health and hospice services are covered 100% by Medicare and Medicaid, and most medicare replacement plans. Most private insurance plans cover these services but may require a copay.
What’s the difference between home health and hospice?
The main difference between home health and hospice is that hospice is for those with a terminal illness who aren’t expected to live longer than 6 months. The focus with hospice is caring, not curing. The focus with home health is rehabilitation and recovery from illness, injury, or surgery. BOTH services provide nursing and CNA services.
Is cancer the only diagnosis for hospice?
No. Hospice is a special kind of care for anyone living with any serious illness that has been diagnosed with six months or less to live by their doctor or specialist.
Still have questions?
Contact us: 1-800-285-6142
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Kind words from families we've helped
After our family member suffered 2 debilitating strokes within 2 months, we were devastated when she received the diagnosis of terminal pancreatic cancer. Her doctor’s advice was to take her home and make her comfortable.
That is when we were introduced to the wonderful staff of Heritage Hospice. From the intake personnel to the chaplain, case workers, RN’s and aids, we knew she was in good hands. By the time we arrived home from the hospital the needed equipment had been delivered and set up. It was indeed a blessing to have these caring, loving and competent people tending to our loved one. Hospice work is definitely a calling and these were some of the best.
- Anonymous
Pleased family member
When we knew my Daddy’s days here were numbered, I immediately called Heritage Home Health & Hospice (HHHH). The representative who came to his house was so knowledgeable and caring. He patiently explained what hospice care entailed, how they could help him and answered all of Daddy’s questions. Everyone at HHHH were kind, respectful, and gave Daddy loving care. They were wonderful at keeping us informed on his care and what we should expect. My only regret is not calling them sooner.
Dana Shankle
Pleased family member
I have been with several different family members until they took their last breath, and I can honestly say I have never ever seen the love and compassion that the Heritage team showed my dad. You don’t meet many people this day and time who treat other’s loved ones like their very own, but y’all’s team was the BEST all the way around! Thanks again for the services that were provided.