At Goshen Hospice, we believe that the quality of life is as important as its length. We respect the unique concerns, preferences, and values of each patient, and our compassionate team is dedicated to delivering personalized hospice care. Our interdisciplinary team of skilled professionals includes nurses, medical social workers, spiritual care counselors, home care aides, and volunteers who work collaboratively to provide holistic care for patients and their families during this challenging time.
We are committed to managing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our patients, working closely with primary care providers to anticipate any required durable medical equipment (DME) and ensuring flexible scheduling to meet the needs of both patients and their families. Our team is prepared to handle a variety of medical situations, delivering the highest level of care tailored to each unique individual.
What to expect from Goshen Hospice
Goshen Hospice is dedicated to enhancing comfort, providing symptom management, and supporting overall wellbeing for patients who choose to forego curative treatments for an incurable illness. Our care goes beyond addressing physical needs, focusing on emotional and spiritual care as well. We respect the goals and wishes of each patient, ensuring they live with dignity and peace throughout their journey.
Patient eligibility
Hospice care is available for patients diagnosed with incurable illnesses who have chosen to focus on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatments. Our team works closely with physicians to assess each patient’s eligibility for hospice benefits.
Our approach to hospice care includes:
- Honoring the dignity and wishes of each individual
- Providing comprehensive care for both patients and their families
- Supporting caregivers with resources, guidance, and respite care
- Offering 24/7 access to a nurse through a dedicated hospice helpline
Cost coverage
Hospice care costs are typically covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans.
Hospice services we provide
We offer a wide range of services tailored to meet the specific needs of our patients, including:
- Regular visits from an interdisciplinary care team
- Medications related to the terminal illness
- Medical equipment and supplies necessary for care
- Continuous care during crisis periods to manage symptoms effectively
- Inpatient treatment options for advanced symptom management
- Respite care to provide caregivers with temporary relief
- Bereavement support for families after the loss of a loved one
- Volunteer services offering additional emotional and practical support
Interdisciplinary hospice team
Our hospice team works together to coordinate in-home care that’s the right fit for you. Healthcare professionals include:
- Attending Physician – who the patient has the right to choose, coordinates care as part of the hospice team.
- Registered Nurse Case Manager – monitors health conditions, administers medication, provides education on the use of medical equipment, advises patients and families on current condition, and offers support and education to the patient and family on symptom management and what to expect at the end of life.
- Spiritual Care – connects people to familiar practices from their own faith traditions, facilitates life review and assists in finishing one’s life work, providing a caring ear to the big questions.
- Social Worker – provides support and counseling with grief and loss; helps with advance directives and decision making; links families to community resources; provides opportunities for exploring options when caregiving becomes complicated; and links families to volunteers when needed.
- Medical Director – coordinates and directs the hospice team.
- Home Health Aides – provide hands-on care in multiple areas.
- Volunteers – provide patients, caregivers and families with compassionate care and support.
- Hospice Pet Therapy
Service area
We care for patients who live in Goshen and surrounding areas.
- Elkhart County
- LaGrange County
- Kosciusko County
- Noble County
Making the decision for hospice care
When you and your doctor agree that curative treatment is no longer an option, contact us at Goshen Hospice. We are ready to provide in-home, skilled medical care, therapy, and compassionate support tailored to your specific needs. Our goal is to honor your wishes and help you make the most of each moment of life.
Signs it may be time to call Goshen Hospice
- Frequent hospitalizations or trips to the ER
- Frequent or reoccurring infections
- Reduced desire to eat, leading to significant weight loss and changes in body composition
- Rapid decline in health over past six months, even with aggressive medical treatments
- Decreasing alertness, withdrawal, increased sleeping or mental confusion
- Inability to perform tasks of daily living, such as eating, walking, using the bathroom, personal cleaning or getting dressed
- Decision to focus on comfort care
- Uncontrolled pain
- Shortness of breath, even at rest
- Not “bouncing back” after illness
- Not responding to current treatment or therapy
- Wounds that do not heal
Deciding to stop hospice care
Hospice care is always centered around the wishes and needs of the patient and their family. As the decision-makers, you have the right to adjust or change the type of care you receive at any time. If you choose to pursue a different approach, your hospice team will respect your decision and work collaboratively with you and your family to ensure a smooth transition.
Care. Comfort. Compassion.
For more information about our services or to discuss your needs, please contact Goshen Hospice. Our support team is available 24 hours a day to assist patients and families.
- Phone: (574) 364-2700
- Fax: (574) 364-2835
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