Routine Hospice Care Augusta GA

ROUTINE HOSPICE CARE

Routine Hospice Care is the most common level of hospice care provided to patients with limited life expectancy.

Routine Hospice Care includes, but is not limited to, nursing and home health aide services as well as counseling and social worker visits. Patients may receive Routine Hospice Care in their home or wherever they “call home”— a private residence, a hospice residential care facility, a nursing facility, an assisted living facility or an adult care home – when the care is related to the terminal diagnosis and included in the plan of care for the patient. Routine Hospice Home Care includes intermittent visits from all the members of the Interdisciplinary Team.

A patient will be placed at this level of care if they reside at home (or a long-term care facility) and the symptoms of their illness are controlled with medication and treatments.

Alliance Hospice is proud to offer in-home hospice care to patients and their families in Augusta, Georgia and the surrounding Communities in Columbia, Richmond, Burke, Lincoln, Wilkes, McDuffie, Warren, Hancock, Glascock and Jefferson Counties. Bringing care to the patient allows him to be surrounded by the ones he loves and to end life in familiar home surroundings.

A patient receiving Routine Hospice Care has access to the following services:

Visiting nurses
On – call services 24 hours, seven days a week when needed
Nutritional assessments
Home health aide
Pain and symptom management
Medical equipment, medications and supplies

The needs of the patient will determine the number of visits from hospice staff team members. These needs are identified and outlined in a plan of care developed by you, the patient and family, and the hospice team and the patient’s physician(s). The care plan serves as a guideline to assist all those providing care and support to the patient. At this level of care the patient also has access to an on-call hospice nurse twenty-four hours a day.

Nurses, physicians, social workers, nurse assistants and volunteers will work together efficiently and effectively to manage the symptoms of the patient’s illness, whether they are physical or emotional. The Alliance team will strive to understand the patients’ goals for living in this phase of their lives.

Bereavement care and support is provided to loved ones for up to one year after death has occurred.

Knowing when it is time to decide on hospice and choosing the right hospice care provider are two critical decisions. Alliance is here to help guide patients through the decision making process for end-of-life care.

Alliance Hospice operates hospice care and palliative care programs in Augusta, Georgia and the surrounding Communities in Columbia, Richmond, Burke, Lincoln, Wilkes, McDuffie, Warren, Hancock, Glascock and Jefferson Counties. We are one of the nation’s premier providers of end-of-life care. Click here to Request Information or call 1-706-447-2461 to learn how hospice care can help.

“They were excellent, and we appreciate everything they did. I would definitely recommend.”

Roger S.Son

“Thank you for making my mother’s last days comfortable.”

Pam M.Daughter

“The hospice team was amazing. There were no surprises at the end because I was thoroughly educated by Rhonda and her aide. I knew what to expect and knew what to do.”

Tammy D.Niece

“I will be forever grateful for the Director’s advice to call my sons home. We had been told that he had 3-6 months but when she came to speak with us, she could tell it would be sooner. They quickly got a hospital bed and pain meds for him that night. By the next day, my sons arrived and he died the following day with his family surrounding him. Thank you!”

Rebecca W.Wife

“Everyone was wonderful. I can’t say enough good things about the care received. They were always there for us. It was a blessing to have the team during this most difficult of times.”

Nancy F.Daughter

“Hospice team members were excellent. RNs always responded whenever we needed them. I was entirely happy with the hospice team.”

Bob O.Grandson

“God Bless Each of you.”

Alan H.Son

“My mother received very good care. There was always someone to talk to when needed. Her nurse even called me on her OFF days to see how she was, and even came by the hospital. You have a very good service. Thanks for the great care of my mother!”

Tiffany A.Daughter

“The care that was provided by the hospice team was very excellent and was done with love and special care. They were very friendly and always did their job very well. My husband was very well cared for by everyone.”

Dawn B.Wife

“The nurses and caretakers took good care of my mother. God bless you all!”

Tom S.Son

“The nurse and staff were very professional and personable. The book given out was wonderful in helping in the journey for the family.”

Kurt K.Nephew

” The entire hospice team went above and beyond in caring for my mother. My mom’s passing was made more bearable knowing that she was being cared for so well by these qualified professionals. The staff that helped us were simply unbelievable!”

Karen B.Daughter