When your loved one needs hospice care, it can be one of the most stressful, emotionally devastating times in your family’s life. In addition to dealing with your grief, you need to find the right hospice care that will keep your loved one comfortable for as long as possible. Unfortunately, not many families prepare for this event, and when it comes time for choosing hospice, they may be unaware of what to look for.

Finding the right hospice care facility is dependent on having the right information, which means you need to learn about the hospice process and what you should look for. Discover how to choose hospice care for your ailing family member and learn why you might need legal advice to help make this important decision.

Talk to Residents and Their Families

One of your best resources for choosing a hospice care facility is talking to the patients receiving care and their family members. When touring a facility, see if you can speak with some of the residents. Ask them how satisfied they are with their level of care, and ask their families if they are happy with their choice of care facility.

It’s also a good idea to contact other medical facilities and professionals for any recommendations or experiences they may have in choosing a hospice care facility. By asking around, and asking the right questions, you should be able to make sure that your loved one receives the hospice care that they need.

 

Is the Hospice Accredited and Certified?

Making sure that your loved one is getting the right care, especially when it comes to hospice care, is a matter of doing the right amount of background research.

First, you should find out how long a given facility has been in operation—a facility with a long record of accomplishment is preferable. Secondly, you need to find out if a facility is Medicare certified, which goes a long way towards determining safety and costs. Finally, you need to see if a hospice care provider is licensed and accredited. While this may not be legally required, it’s a good indicator of the level of care that your loved one will receive.

 

Think About How You Want Your Loved One Cared For

The most important thing that you should consider when seeking hospice care for your loved one is exactly what level of care they need and if the facility will be able to provide it. For example, are you planning on participating in your loved one’s care or do you expect the facility to handle everything? Are there additional services beyond the basics that you are interested in?

Answering these questions, along with examining a facility’s crisis response time, will help you make an informed choice. With a care plan in mind, you can be sure that your family member’s transition to hospice care is as easy as it can be.

 

Choose Hospice Care with Legal Advice

If you think you might need assistance in choosing hospice care for your family member, then you need to partner with the experienced attorneys at the Stano Law Firm. Elder law is our focus, and we understand the needs of families seeking hospice care for their loved ones. Contact us today or attend one of our seminars and find out how the caring professionals at the Stano Law Firm can help you.