See some common questions and answers below, or call us at (478) 953-5161.
The following can be possible signs that hospice care may be needed for you or your loved one:
To be eligible for hospice care, a patient must have an illness that is life-limiting, such as heart disease, cancer, end-stage Alzheimer’s, stroke or other condition with a life expectancy of 6-months or less.
Hospice benets are reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance groups
Heart of Georgia Hospice provides indigent/charity hospice care to many patients every year.
Care is provided in the patient’s private residence, assisted living facility or skilled nursing facility. Direct care of the patient is provided by the family or designated caregivers. The hospice clinical team offers supportive care regarding personal care needs. For instance, a Certied Nurses Aid (CNA) can, if needed, perform bathing and associated hygiene services for the patient to include but not limited to bathing, hair washing, nail care, bed linen change, etc. at scheduled times during the week.
Heart of Georgia Hospice serves a 45 mile radius of Warner Robins, Georgia including Bibb County, Bleckley County, Crawford County, Dooly County, Houston County, Macon County, Peach County, Pulaski County, Taylor County, and Twiggs County.