Treasure Coast Hospice

Common Questions

Q: What can Treasure Coast Hospice do for me?
A: Treasure Coast Hospice will provide you and your loved ones with comfort, support, and care by a team which includes physicians, nurses, nurses aides, counselors and chaplains, so you may continue to enjoy the months and weeks ahead to the fullest extent possible.

Q: Should I wait for a physician to raise the possibility of hospice or should I raise it first?
A: The patient and family should feel free to discuss hospice care at any time with their physician, other health care professionals, clergy or friends.

Q: When should a decision about receiving hospice services be made?
A: At any time during an advancing illness, it is appropriate to discuss all of a patient’s care options, including hospice. An early call to Treasure Coast Hospice brings support for the caregiver and health care services for the patient as soon as possible.

Q: How do I arrange hospice care?
A: Simply call us. A referral or inquiry to Treasure Coast Hospice can be made by the patient, loved one, family member, friend, clergy, hospital staff or physician. For further information on how to get help, please click here.

Q: How will pain medications keep my loved one comfortable?
A: Treasure Coast Hospice has unparalleled expertise in pain management. We strive to keep patients pain-free and comfortable by using combinations of different medications and therapies. The goal is to allow patients to remain as alert and aware of their surroundings as possible.

Q: Can a hospice patient who shows signs of recovery be returned to regular medical treatment?
A: Certainly. If the patient’s condition improves, the patient can request to no longer receive hospice services. If a patient should later need to return to hospice, simply call us. We are here for you.

Q: How is hospice care paid for?
A: Treasure Coast Hospice services are fully covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance policies. In addition, Treasure Coast Hospice is a not-for-profit agency and receives generous support from the community. No one is denied services because of inability to pay.

Q: How will pain medications keep my loved one comfortable?
A: Treasure Coast Hospice has unparalleled expertise in pain management. We strive to keep patients pain-free and comfortable by using combinations of different medications and therapies. The goal is to allow patients to remain as alert and aware of their surroundings as possible.

Q: How does hospice provide help to a patient's family and friends?
A: Supportive care to family and loved ones is an integral part of our philosophy. Treasure Coast Hospice provides educational and emotional support to all those the patient considers a family member, friend or loved one.

Q: Where is Hospice care provided?
A: Patients can receive hospice services in many different settings--in their own homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals or Treasure Coast Hospice houses.