Frequently Asked Questions
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Mercy Hospice admits patients to the Hospice program based on need and regardless of their ability to pay, unlike many for-profit hospices in the area. Charitable donations from memorials and private donations allow us to provide Hospice services to those patients without a payment source. A Social Worker will help the family fill out an application for financial assistance. Based on the current Federal Poverty Guidelines, we will work with the family to determine a reasonable charge for our services without placing an undue financial hardship upon the patient and family.
These services include:
- Nursing care
- On-call nurse available 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week
- Medical supplies (like bandages and catheters)
- Certified Nurse’s Assistant services
- Social worker services
- Chaplain services
- Dietary counseling
- Free grief and loss counseling to help the family after the death