At Chisholm Trail Hospice, we believe that every patient has the right to make their own decisions. If you ever feel you want to discontinue the hospice benefit, we respect your choice. Plus, our dedicated team of providers, committed to your care, has witnessed remarkable cases where patients have actually shown signs of improvement. Rest assured, if your physician determines that you will live beyond six months, you can easily transition out of hospice care.

The frequency of visits depends on your care plan and will be adjusted as needed. There is no fixed schedule for visits, as they will vary based on your specific needs.

Our services are available round the clock, every day of the year, including weekends and holidays. We encourage patients and caregivers to contact us at any time for assistance, and we will ensure that they are connected with the relevant staff member who can address their specific needs. Additionally, our team of nurses is ready to make home visits to cater to any changing requirements of the patient, even if it falls outside the originally planned care schedule.

A patient is eligible for hospice when:

• The determination of a patient’s eligibility for hospice care, based on a prognosis of six months or less if the disease follows its typical progression, is made by either the hospice medical director or in consultation with the patient’s attending physician, if applicable.
• The decision to enroll in the hospice benefit is made by either the patient or their family.

Medicare and most insurance plans typically provide full coverage for the cost of hospice services related to their terminal diagnosis.

DRH Chisholm Trail Hospice has a foundation that ensures that we never refuse service to anyone who needs end of life care and support. To help fund the Foundation we rely on donors and the community’s support of our hospice programs like Walk to Remember or Tree of Remembrance.

A patient is eligible for hospice when a physician has determined you as having a terminal illness with a life expectancy of 6 months or less if the illness follows its natural process.  This also means that you are no longer seeking medical care to treat the disease but rather seeking quality of life. The decision to enroll in the hospice benefit is made by either the patient or their family.

Chisholm Trail Hospiceworks alongside your physician and our hospice medical director to ensure that you receive the right care at the right time wherever they call home.  They work on making sure that you are comfortable and that you and your family are supported through this end of life process.

Yes, as long as you still meet the eligibility criteria of having a terminal illness with a prognosis of 6 months or less if allowed its natural progression.