How We Help in the Private Home
Our team makes serious illness care at home possible
RN Case Manager
Your go-to to answer questions and coordinate the rest of your team
Aide (Certified Nursing Assistant)
Gentle personal care and assistance
Medical Social Worker
Empathetic listening and connection to a range of resources
Spiritual Care Counselor
Respect for all spiritual paths to bring peace and comfort
Volunteer
Respite visits for 2-4 hours/week to give you a break
Physician Medical Directors
Our Medical Directors have over 37 years of experience and are board-certified in their specialty. A Medical Director is on call 24/7.
Hospice vs. Homecare
Care Type & Cost | Around-the-clock In-Home | Day/Night Medical Support | Meal Prep | Personal Care | House-Keeping & Company | Spiritual Support | Social Services | Arts | Transport |
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Non-Medical Home Care Cost: $25-$30/hr |
Available | Not Available | Available | Available | Available | Not Available | Available Through Outside Agencies | Not Available | Available |
Hospice Cost: 100% covered by Medicare, Medicaid & most private insurers |
Multiple visits may be provided each day by team members | Nurses answer calls and make visits at any hour and a Medical Director is on call 24/7 | Available by referral (Meals on Wheels) | Aides are Certified Nursing Assistants who are part of medical team | Volunteers come to home for 2-4 hours/week to help with light housework and provide companionship | Spiritual Care Counselor assigned to each household | Medical Social Worker assigned to each household | Certified Music and Art therapists support specific needs | Only medical transport is included |
Hospice Care FAQs
- Studies in people with cancer and heart failure showed that those on hospice lived longer than those receiving active treatment
- About 15% of people on hospice are discharged due to a stabilization or improvement in their health
Especially for people over age 70, going to the hospital has many risks. People with restricted mobility or cognitive impairment are at higher risk for hospital-associated decline. Consistent monitoring by hospice RNs and CNAs helps prevent the development of problems that would require hospital or ER admission.
People on hospice can revoke service at any time if they choose to pursue other treatments
- Medications that effectively treat symptoms of your primary diagnosis can continue to be provided; each hospice has their own formulary (list of covered medications)
- Medications unrelated to your hospice diagnosis can be paid under the Medicare PART D benefit or other private insurance
The selection of your attending physician is up to you
Helpful Resources
We provide a range of resources to help people and their families navigate the challenges of serious illness
We Are Available Day or Night
Care Partners is on call around the clock to meet your needs. Call now to speak with an experienced and caring nurse. We’ve been helping people like you for more than 40 years.