Hospice care is a type of healthcare focused on providing comfort, pain management, and emotional support to individuals with a life-limiting illness. The goal is to ensure the highest quality of life possible.

It varies, but we look at overall health, specific symptoms, and any decline in function. There’s no single rule that applies to everyone. Please contact our team and we can help make that determination. Here are some common considerations:

• A desire not to return to the hospital
• Uncontrolled pain
• Wounds that won’t heal
• Recurrent infections (UTIs, pneumonia, etc.)
• Increased confusion or cognitive decline
• Significant weight loss
• More frequent falls or generalized weakness
• Greater need for help with daily activities

Trinity can provide Hospice care in various settings, including the patient’s home, nursing homes, assisted living facilities.

Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans cover hospice care. Our team can assist you in understanding your options.

No, there are no out-of-pocket costs. Hospice is typically covered at 100% by most insurance providers and Medicare & Medicaid. This coverage allows us to provide high-quality care so you don’t have to worry about payments to us or other providers.

Yes, you may continue seeing your own doctor or the hospice’s medical director based on your care plan.

Yes, patients or their families can discontinue hospice care at any time if they choose to pursue curative treatments or for any other reason.

Not at all. Hospice care focuses on improving the quality of life, ensuring comfort, and honoring the patient’s choices.

We offer bereavement support, counseling, and education to help families cope with their loved one’s illness and eventual passing.

No, we will not take your loved one off of all of their medications. We may discuss discontinuing certain medications that are no longer beneficial or could be causing unwanted side effects. Our top priority is ensuring quality of life—keeping your loved one comfortable, safe, and as healthy as possible in difficult times.