What is Hospice?
Skagit Hospice Services’ purpose is to meet the emotional, spiritual, and physical needs for anyone dealing with a terminal illness and life expectancy of six months or less as determined by their physician. Each patient and their family works with an interdisciplinary care team specially trained in relieving suffering and improving quality of life.
Who is eligible?
Any person facing the advancing stages of a terminal illness with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by two physicians.
Where is care provided?
Hospice care is provided in the privacy and comfort the patient’s home, or other places of residence such as skilled nursing, assisted living, and adult family facilities.
Who pays for Hospice?
Hospice care is covered by most insurers, including Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurance policies. Skagit Hospice admits qualifying patients regardless of their ability to pay.
Who can initiate hospice services?
Anyone can make a referral for hospice care. Once a referral is made, Skagit Hospice Services will schedule a visit to assess the best care options available.
How can I get more information?
Request an information meeting:
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