What services does hospice care cover?

The hospice benefit covers all care related to a patient’s terminal diagnosis. This includes routine home visits by a nurse, social worker, chaplain and certified nursing assistant. Other members of the hospice care team include a dietitian, volunteer, pharmacist and hospice medical director. A physical and occupational therapist may be consulted.  If appropriate, the hospice benefit also covers all medications related to the terminal diagnosis are covered, along with medical supplies, equipment and some personal care items. Nutritional supplements as directed by the dietician or physician are also covered.

While not all hospices offer integrative therapies, The Denver Hospice provides music and art therapy, massage, aromatherapy, comfort touch and Reiki, and animal activity visits. Learn more about integrative therapies.