Hospice Admission Process
Admission to Loving Hearts Hospice and Palliative Care is simple. We want this to be a smooth process for all involved. A Loving Hearts Representative provides a free no-obligation, in-home visit to the patient and/or family. Then together, we discuss the patient’s needs, goals, and concerns. We will also discuss the items that are most helpful to have available for the nurse visit.
Consent forms are signed by the patient or POA. The forms are similar to those completed when entering a hospital. The forms will explain services available to the patient and family. Loving Hearts will obtain an order for hospice from the patient’s physician. A Loving Hearts Nurse will make an appointment to visit the patient and/or family and establish a plan for the patient’s care.
How to Get Started
Anyone can refer someone to hospice care or request information. With permission from the patient and/or family, Loving Hearts Hospice will handle gathering the information needed to obtain an order for hospice. All hospice services are covered 100% by Medicare, Medicaid, and by most private insurances. Covered costs include care, medications, and needed medical equipment. To start the conversation, please call. We serve Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio and Ripley counties in Southeastern Indiana.