You are not alone.
Caregivers are people who help care for a loved one. If you are a family member of the loved one, you’re a family caregiver. Your loved one may live with you and rely on you as their primary caregiver, or they may be a relative who lives independently and needs help occasionally. In both cases, you’re part of their family caregiving team.
You don't have to go it alone. We offer programs that support and empower you as you do this extraordinary work.
Home Palliative Care is for those with a chronic, progressive illness who need an extra layer of support as they continue curative or aggressive treatment.
Home Hospice Care is for those with a serious illness who want to receive most of their healthcare at home and who are no longer undergoing curative or aggressive treatments. Home Hospice Care can be with you and your loved one for several months, providing in-home care and services to make the caregiving journey go more smoothly.
Our Compassionate Care Center is there for you when a break is needed before you can continue providing safe, thorough care at home or when a family crisis or situation requires respite care. A brief respite stay helps caregivers take care of themselves in those situations. The Center also helps when your loved one needs a brief inpatient stay to manage difficult symptoms.
Our Grief and Loss Support services help you cope with the sadness and grief you may feel as you care for your loved one. For those who have lost a loved one, our grief and loss care helps individuals cope with loss through one-on-one support, support groups, and special remembrance ceremonies.
Our hospice and palliative programs:
- Make hospitalization less likely by providing specialized care at home
- Support and empower caregivers
- Increase quality of life through pain and symptom management and additional services
- Assist family caregivers with medication management to increase safety and maximize symptom control
Families who choose hospice care have told us they most appreciate:
- 24/7 nurse availability
- Nursing assistants who help with light housekeeping and personal care
- Nursing visits to manage pain & symptoms.
- Majority of supplies, medical equipment, and medications covered by the Medicare Hospice Benefit and delivered to your home
- Help accessing benefits and resources
- Care that supports your faith traditions, beliefs, or spiritual practices
To learn more about our home care programs, contact us by email, call us at 859-986-1500, or submit the form below.
We provide care regardless of ability to pay and serve patients, families, and caregivers.
How We Help
Whether you are navigating a serious illness or caring for someone who is, you have a lot on your mind. We’re happy to answer any question you have, at any time. You don’t have to sign up for anything to start a conversation.
When is it time?
If you believe a loved one may benefit from hospice or palliative care, call as soon as possible. The earlier we are involved in care, the better the quality of life and care for both patient and family. Hospice and palliative care programs both provide an extra layer of support as you navigate a serious illness.
What program is right for me?
Whether hospice or palliative care is a better fit depends on many factors, including what your most pressing needs are, details regarding medical eligibility, and your family’s comfort level. Our job is to make that process as easy for you as possible by working with you, your loved one, and your healthcare providers to make the right choice.
Does it cost anything?
The cost of hospice care is covered by the Hospice Medicare Benefit, Medicaid, private insurance, and donations to our non-profit organization. Our palliative care program is fully donor supported. We provide care for all, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
What are my next steps?
We recommend contacting us to learn more about programs and options. You can do that here, by calling us at 859-986-1500, or via email to hospice@hospicecp.org. Once you’re ready, we can work with your loved one’s providers to review medical records and arrange for a home or facility visit from one of our nurses. The nurse will assess your loved one and answer your questions.