Find the Right Adult Hospice Care in Ohio
We are a free, independent resource created by healthcare professionals to help Ohio families navigate hospice and end-of-life decisions. We bring together hospice provider comparisons, Medicare quality data, our Hospice Education Center, and trusted community resources so families can better understand their options and take the next step with confidence.
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Hospice of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
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(0)
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Ohio's Hospice - Dayton
Dayton, OH
(Family Experience)
(48)
Years Serving Ohio
EverHeart Hospice
Greenville, OH
Fairhope Hospice - Logan
Logan, OH
(Family Experience)
(0)
Years Serving Ohio
Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care
Lancaster, OH
(Family Experience)
(38)
Years Serving Ohio
Ohio's Hospice - Newark
Newark, OH
Ohio's Hospice - Wooster
Wooster, OH
(Family Experience)
(37)
Years Serving Ohio
Ohio's Hospice - Troy
Troy, OH
(Family Experience)
(23)
Years Serving Ohio
CHP Home Care & Hospice - Ada
Ada, OH
(Family Experience)
(5)
Years Serving Ohio
CHP Home Care & Hospice - Archbold
Archbold, OH
(Family Experience)
(9)
Years Serving Ohio
CHP Home Care & Hospice - Bryan
Bryan, OH
(Family Experience)
(6)
Years Serving Ohio
CHP Home Care & Hospice - Celina
Celina, OH
(Family Experience)
(2)
Years Serving Ohio
CHP Home Care & Hospice - Defiance
Defiance, OH
(Family Experience)
(7)
Years Serving Ohio
CHP Home Care & Hospice - Delphos
Delphos, OH
(Family Experience)
(1)
Years Serving Ohio
CHP Home Care & Hospice - Lima
Lima, OH
(Family Experience)
(0)
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CHP Home Care & Hospice - Paulding
Paulding, OH
(Family Experience)
(3)
Years Serving Ohio
CHP Home Care & Hospice - Van Wert
Van Wert, OH
(Family Experience)
(5)
Years Serving Ohio
CHP Home Care & Hospice - Wapakoneta
Wapakoneta, OH
(Family Experience)
(0)
Years Serving Ohio
Hospice of Guernsey
Cambridge, OH
Hospice of Northwest Ohio
Perrysburg, OH
(Family Experience)
(29)
Years Serving Ohio
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Understanding Adult Hospice Care
What is Adult Hospice Care?
Adult hospice care is the primary form of hospice services, designed to provide compassionate, comprehensive end-of-life care for adults facing life-limiting illnesses. All Medicare-certified hospice providers in Ohio offer adult hospice care as their core service.
Hospice care focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients and their families. The care is provided by an interdisciplinary team including doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers who work together to address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Key Features of Adult Hospice Care
Adult hospice care includes:
- •Pain and Symptom Management: Expert medical care focused on comfort and quality of life
- •Emotional and Spiritual Support: Counseling and support for patients and families
- •Care at Home: Over 90% of hospice care happens in the patient's home or place of residence
- •24/7 Availability: Round-the-clock support and crisis care when needed
- •Medicare Coverage: Hospice care is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans
- •Family Support: Grief counseling and bereavement support for up to 13 months after loss
When is Hospice Care Appropriate?
Hospice care is appropriate when:
- •A physician has determined the patient has a life-limiting illness with a prognosis of six months or less if the disease runs its normal course
- •The patient and family have decided to focus on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment
- •The patient is eligible for Medicare Part A or has other insurance coverage for hospice
It's important to note that choosing hospice care does not mean giving up hope. Instead, it's about shifting focus to living as fully and comfortably as possible during the time that remains.
Other important resources for families
Choosing hospice is often just one of many important decisions families face. Questions about estate planning, elder law, advance directives, funeral planning, veterans’ benefits, and other next steps frequently arise at the same time.
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