Serving Limestone, Madison, Lawrence,
Morgan, Marshall, Franklin & Cullman Counties.
Referral Fax: (256) 743-3236
Where To Start at Hospice of the Valley
Your First Three Steps at Hospice of the Valley
At Hospice of the Valley, the most frequent comment we get from patients and their families is that they wish they started sooner. Let our trained and certified professionals help you along the next step of your journey at Hospice of the Valley. Just follow our steps below to get started.
Call us today for more information. There are no qualifications for care; everyone is accepted in our program as long as they are qualified for hospice care.
Options for Care
- Routine Hospice Care
- Continuous In-home Hospice Care
- Respite Hospice Care
- Bereavement
We have many levels of support for you and your loved one. Contact us today to learn more about how Hospice of the Valley can support you and your family, 256.350.5585.
Levels of Hospice Care
Routine Hospice Care is provided in the patient's place of residence, that may be at home, an assisted/independent living or long-term care facility. Routine home care is the most commonly used level of care. This level of care provides medical equipment, supplies or medications needed by the patient for comfort measures that are related to the patient's admission diagnosis.
Continuous Home Hospice Care is provided to achieve management of acute crisis medical care and symptoms.
Respite Hospice Care is designed to provide a break for caregivers if needed.
8 Facts About Hospice
Hospice can add up to 29 days of life with early intervention
A patient's primary care physician can follow them and make decisions regarding care while on hospice
Most, if not all equipment is covered under you hospice benefit
A patient can travel out of state while on hospice services
With most hospices, a patient receives 2 nurse visits per week
Hospice is not a place, it's a service. 67% of patients receive care in their own home
Hospice providers are independent from one another. Non-profit and profit hospices provide a wide range of services
Hospice care can be provided to people at any age diagnosed with a life-limiting illness
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