HOSPICE CARE
HOSPICE CARE
Our Hospice Care Services
Quality end-of-life care rooted in comfort
As you or your loved one navigates a life-limiting illness, our care team at Ethos Hospice offers a compassionate alternative to treatment. Through our hospice services, we bridge the gap between quality of life and comfort.
What Is Hospice Care?
Hospice care is a holistic approach to end-of-life care that focuses on quality of life as opposed to acute intervention. For individuals with life expectancies of six months or less, hospice care at home empowers families and loved ones to make their time left together more meaningful. Some of the most common diagnoses for hospice care include:
- Cancer
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Stroke
- Dementia
- Kidney disease
- Malnutrition
- HIV/AIDS
- COPD
- Liver disease
- And more
Our Hospice Services
At Ethos Hospice, we offer compassion and guidance for individuals and loved ones. During these difficult times, we make every remaining month, week, and day matter. Here are the services we offer from the comfort of home:
- Medication management: Ensuring the right medications are taken at the right times while educating family caregivers along the way.
- Pain management: Alleviating pain and discomfort through holistic pain management strategies tailored to each patient.
- Life-enriching services: Going beyond traditional hospice care with options like pet therapy, healing touch, therapeutic music, and more. Discover all of our life-enriching services.
- Family support: Offering 13 months of bereavement care to families, including spiritual counseling and grief share groups. Learn how we support families.
Common Hospice Care Indicators
Early hospice admission often means fewer unnecessary hospitalizations and ER visits, deeper relationships with caregivers, and better overall quality of life. If any of the following indicators apply to you or your loved one, it may be time to consider hospice care:
- Life expectancy of six months or less, diagnosed by a primary physician
- Frequent hospitalizations and ER visits
- Progressive health decline despite treatment
- Multiple life-limiting diagnoses
- Rapid weight loss and decreased appetite
- Reduced independence
- Desire for comfort care instead of aggressive treatments
Knowing when to consider hospice care isn’t always clear. If you aren’t sure whether it’s time to explore hospice, please contact us and we can discuss your condition and goals to determine whether hospice might be a good fit.
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Common Questions
What are the hospice eligibility requirements?
Admission to hospice care is available for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as diagnosed by their primary physician. If you aren’t sure if you or your loved one qualifies for hospice care, we invite you to reach out to our trained staff at Ethos Hospice.
Can I receive hospice care at home?
Yes. Our dedicated care team at Ethos Hospice comes to you, whether that’s in a care facility or a residential home.
What are the best hospice services near me?
As you seek out hospice in Grand Forks, Fargo-Moorhead, or Bismarck, our dedicated nurses, therapists, social workers, chaplains, home health aides, and trained volunteers facilitate a compassionate and coordinated hospice care experience. Throughout the years, we have earned a reputation for quality and trust in the communities we serve.
Which services does Ethos Hospice offer?
At Ethos Hospice, our services include:
- Medication management, including education for family caregivers
- Pain management to alleviate symptoms and discomfort
- Life-enriching services, including aromatherapy, legacy recordings, pet therapy, and more
- Bereavement care, including 13 months of spiritual counseling and grief share groups
Can I discontinue hospice care?
Yes. If you decide to seek curative treatments or experience an improvement in your health that no longer meets the qualifications, you may discontinue hospice care.
Which Ethos locations offer hospice services?
We serve the Fargo-Moorhead, Grand Forks, and Bismarck communities, as well as surrounding areas. All areas offer a dedicated hospice care team that comes to you.
Will my insurance cover hospice care?
In addition to Medicare and Medicaid, most private insurance plans cover hospice care. Please note, we never deny patients based on their coverage or ability to pay. For coverage questions, we invite you to contact us when the time is right.
Are your hospice services available around the clock?
Yes. Through our 24/7 on-call nursing staff, we support families and loved ones when they need it most.
What can family members expect during hospice care?
At Ethos Hospice, we work hand-in-hand with the families we serve. Through transparent communication, we’ll develop a tailored care plan that aligns with your wishes while ensuring the best possible comfort and quality of life for your loved one.
From there, you can expect unwavering compassion, heartfelt support, and 13 months of bereavement care to help you navigate life after loss.
Throughout our time together, we’ll bring affirmation to your choice of Ethos Hospice and empower you to make every moment with your loved one count.
How can I get started with Ethos Hospice?
As a first step, we invite you to take our hospice care survey. In turn, you can determine if hospice care could be the right decision for you or your loved one. If you decide to move forward, we are just one call away at (701) 515-0240. From there, we’ll guide you through any eligibility or insurance uncertainties, get to know your end-of-life care goals, and help navigate the road ahead.
"I'm so grateful to Ethos for the kindness, care, and compassion they gave my dad in his final days."
Reach Out
During these trying times, our compassionate team at Ethos Hospice is here to help. Call us at (701) 515-0240 or reach out through our contact page to get in touch.
