How much does it cost to stay at the Hospice Suites?
The cost to stay at the Hospice Suites is paid 100% by Medicare/ Medicaid and most insurance companies for a short-term stay. When a patient no longer meets the requirements to stay at the Hospice Suites, but they and/or the family want to extend the stay, and they have the means to pay, then a rate may be negotiated with the Hospice Suites.

Can the attending physician visit and care for their patient at the Hospice Suites and can they get paid?
Yes, physicians who would like to apply for and receive hospital privileges may care for their patient at any time. They continue to bill under Medicare Part B.

What are the benefits of staying at the Hospice Suites versus staying at the hospital?
In the hospital, the focus is on the patient's disease process. At the Hospice Suites, the focus is on the patient and family and their individual needs. Hospice believes that patients and families are the true experts in their own care.

How is a patient discharged from the Hospice Suites?
The Seasons Hospice Suites staff works closely with the patients and families to assist them with discharge planning. The hospice team will continue to care for patients and families when they leave the Hospice Suites when the patient remains on the hospice program.

Can the Hospice Suites staff inform patients about advance directives (power of attorney for health care/living will), funeral plans and other end-of-life matters?
Yes. Members of the hospice team are able to assist patients and families with these important decisions.

When a patient goes home from the Hospice Suites, who will pay for transportation, medication and equipment needed at home?
Hospice will pay for transportation home. Hospice also pays for equipment and medications related to the patient’s hospice diagnosis.