Where is Hospice Care Provided?
Hospice care can be provided in various settings, including your home, assisted living facility, or a hospice inpatient unit. At Big Bend Hospice, we understand the importance of honoring your choice to receive care in a familiar and comfortable setting. We believe precious moments with loved ones are best cherished in familiar surroundings, not sterile hospital rooms. You and your loved ones take control, empowered by our team of experts who address your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs every step of the way.
Hospice at Home
Inpatient Care
Hospice at Home
Inpatient Care
Here When You Need Us
We’re only a call away whenever you, your loved one, or your patients need our care. Any day of the year, any time of the day, we are here.
Our Hospice Care Team
Whether you’re receiving care at home or at one of Big Bend Hospice’s Inpatient Units, each patient and family has a Hospice Care Team, that work together to meet your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Hospice Physicians
Our skilled physicians lead the hospice care team, overseeing the management of terminal illnesses to provide optimal comfort for patients.
Nurses
Experienced nurses deliver personalized care, managing physical needs, coordinating supplies and medications, and educating families on disease processes.
Hospice Aides
Providing essential personal care tasks such as bathing and grooming, our aides support patients in their daily routines and promptly report any changes in condition.
Social Workers
Offering emotional and practical support, our social workers connect families with community resources to navigate challenges associated with life-limiting illnesses.
Spiritual Counselors
Respectfully addressing spiritual needs, our counselors provide guidance and support tailored to individual beliefs and preferences.
Bereavement Counselors
Supporting families before, during, and after their hospice experience, our counselors offer compassionate assistance for coping with loss.
Certified Music Therapists
Using live music to alleviate pain, anxiety, and depression, our therapists enhance emotional well-being through personalized sessions.
Trained Volunteers
Screened and trained volunteers provide invaluable companionship and support, offering respite for caregivers and enhancing the patient experience.
What does Hospice Care offer?
Hospice is available to anyone with a prognosis of six months or less, as determined by two physicians. It’s covered by Medicare and most private insurance plans.
Reduced pain
and suffering
Improved quality
of life
Peace of mind knowing your wishes are respected
Increased emotional and spiritual wellbeing
Support for families and caregivers
What does Hospice Care offer?
Hospice is available to anyone with a prognosis of six months or less, as determined by two physicians. It’s covered by Medicare and most private insurance plans.
Reduced pain
and suffering
Improved quality
of life
Peace of mind knowing your wishes are respected
Increased emotional and spiritual wellbeing