In-Home Hospice Care
In-home hospice care allows patients to remain where they feel most comfortable while receiving support from the Living Waters care team. Nurses and support staff visit the home to manage symptoms, adjust medications when needed, and help guide families through day-to-day care.
In-Home Hospice Care With Living Waters Includes:
Questions? We’re Here For You
If you are trying to figure out whether in-home care is the right next step, our team can help you talk it through. We can answer questions, explain how care works in the home, and help you understand what the next step would look like in your area—call anytime.
When It May Be Time to Ask About Hospice
Many families begin looking into hospice when care at home becomes harder to manage. That may look like spending more time in bed, less interest in eating, more trips to the ER, increasing pain or shortness of breath, or a noticeable decline over several weeks or months.
Sometimes the biggest sign is that a spouse or adult child is doing everything they can, and it still feels like too much to keep up with alone.
You do not have to be completely sure before bringing it up with a doctor. Living Waters Hospice can answer any question you may have about what hospice care looks like in the home, and when it may be time. In many cases, that conversation helps families understand their options more clearly, even if care does not start right away.
If you’re unsure what signs to look for, we’ve outlined some of the most common ones here: When to Consider Hospice
Who Pays for In-Home Hospice Care?
Most families use the Medicare hospice benefit, which covers the core services provided by the hospice provider. Living Waters reviews coverage with each family before care begins so there are no surprises about what is included. Hospice may also be covered by Medicaid and many private insurance plans.
Coverage usually includes nurse visits, hospice aide visits, medications related to the terminal diagnosis, medical equipment, and support from the care team. Before care begins, the hospice provider will review benefits with the family so they understand what is covered and what to expect.
Hospice Care Team Members & Their Roles
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Hospice Physician |
Oversees the patient’s medical care, certifies hospice eligibility, and coordinates with other doctors to ensure seamless care. The hospice physician is central to symptom management and pain relief. |
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Registered Nurse (RN) |
Manages pain and symptoms, provides direct patient care, and educates family caregivers on how to provide care and what to expect. Nurses are often the primary point of contact for daily hospice care. |
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Social Worker |
Offers emotional support and counseling, helps families navigate practical matters, and connects them with community resources. They address psychosocial needs and provide crucial caregiving support. |
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Home Health Aide (HHA) |
Assists with essential personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing, and maintaining a comfortable environment. Home health aides enhance the patient’s dignity and comfort. |
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Chaplain, or Spiritual Counselor |
Provides spiritual and existential support, addressing the patient’s and family’s spiritual needs and concerns. This support is inclusive of all beliefs and offers comfort during a terminal illness. |
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Bereavement Counselor |
Offers grief support and counseling to families, beginning during the hospice care period and continuing for at least 13 months after the patient’s passing. This bereavement care is a key component of hospice services. |
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Volunteers |
Provide companionship for the patient, practical assistance for the family, and offer respite for family caregivers, allowing them time to rest or attend to personal needs. |
Hospice care close to home
Living Waters Hospice provides in-home hospice care through local teams who understand the communities they serve. Contact the location closest to home, and we’ll guide you through the rest.
Phone: 909-315-8113
Email: csr@lwhospiceca.com
Address: 22300 Van Buren Blvd. Suite 102
Riverside, CA 92518
Phone: 928-565-9000
Email: csr@lwhospiceaz.com
Address: 3711 US Highway 68
Golden Valley, AZ 86413