Hospice Service for Everyone
Initial referrals to Hospice
Family members, friends, health care professionals, or patients may request Hospice of Orleans services. Although all patients must have a physician's approval for admission into the program, the initial referral can come directly from someone close to the patient. Each situation is assessed on the patient's individual basis to determine the suitability for admission.
Admission Eligibility Criteria
Limited life expectancy
Desire for palliative rather than curative care
Residency in Orleans County, New York
Physician's approval
Hospice Services
- Coordination with patient's physician
- Highest skill level of nursing
- 24-hour on-call service
- Counseling support for patients and their family members
- Personal care by home health aides
- Medical equipment and supplies
- Medication
- Volunteer support
- Respite care
- Bereavement support
- Spiritual support
- Music Therapy Program
- Massage Therapy
- Other Therapy services
Hospice Payment Procedures
Hospice services are available to everyone. Hospice of Orleans is certified to seek reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance companies. The primary physician continues to directly bill the insurance company. Patients who do not have private health insurance are still eligible for Hospice care. Hospice of Orleans will work with the patient and family to develop a reimbursement plan.
GROUNDBREAKING
We are proud to announce that we had a groundbreaking ceremony for the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence on November 18th.
This residence will be located on existing property on Route 31, Albion the 8,500 square foot facility will feature eight residential patient suites, each designed to accommodate visitors and allow family members to stay overnight. In addition to a family kitchen, lounge and dining room, there will be a spa area with therapy tub, meeting rooms for intimate visits, a Chapel and an indoor Courtyard/Atrium to enjoy the winter sun and warmth.
The total cost of the project is $2.2m and with the generous support of board members, staff, volunteers and a few close friends already over 93% has been committed.
The completion date is Spring/Summer 2012.
Please contact Cora Goyette, Development Director for more information at cgoyette@hospiceoforleans.org or 585-589-0809.
Latest Press Release
Albion NY: Hospice has recently bid farewell to several longtime board members and supporters. Wilma Bentley and Ellie Whipple from Lyndonville and Sandy Hare from Kent each served a maximum ten year period and Ron Holbrook of Medina resigned to move to a warmer region of the USA. Each has served with extraordinary dedication, energy and devotion and in their own unique way contributed to sub committees, special events and especially fund raising.
“Team work is the secret to success in life and these wonderful people have contributed so much to our team” stated Cora Goyette, Development Director. “It has been an honor to work with them”. Thank You!