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Levels of Hospice Care
In our 45 years of serving western North Carolina, we have learned that everyone’s end-of-life journey is unique. To support patients and their families along this unique journey, we offer four levels of hospice support: routine home care, general inpatient care, respite care and continuous care.
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Routine Home Care
Personalized hospice care offered wherever you call home.
Routine home care is the most common level of hospice support, and is provided in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and patients’ homes. As part of routine home care, Carolina Caring’s skilled team pays regular visits to help manage pain and symptoms and offer emotional and spiritual support. This level of care ensures patients can spend the time they have in a comfortable, familiar environment.
General Inpatient Care
Round-the-clock support for acute symptom management.
When a patient’s condition worsens and cannot be addressed with at-home interventions, we recommend general in-patient care. This short-term, 24-hour care is available at our hospice houses. Our goal is to manage acute symptoms through close monitoring and personalized treatments, allowing patients to recover and return home or move to a higher-level facility.
Respite Care
Compassionate, comprehensive relief for caregivers.
Caring for a seriously ill loved one can be emotionally and physically taxing. To give you a break, short-term respite care is available at our hospice houses. This service allows family members to temporarily step away from the demands of caregiving, all while knowing their loved one is in capable hands. At Carolina Caring, respite care is available for five days per respite episode and must be provided according to Medicare guidelines.
Continuous Care
In-home support during times of crisis.
When a patient experiences uncontrollable pain or symptoms, we may recommend continuous care. Continuous care is available for short periods of crisis—typically eight to 24 hours—and is delivered at home. The hope is to make the patient as comfortable as possible while allowing families to remain together in familiar surroundings.
Why Choose Carolina Caring?
Since 1979, North Carolina families have turned to us for exceptional care during challenging times. Why? Because our interdisciplinary team leads with compassion. We understand how difficult the hospice journey can be for patients and their families, and we are here to provide empathy and support every step of the way.
Gold Seal of Approval
After rigorous evaluations, we were awarded The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare quality and safety. The Gold Seal is the highest award an organization can receive.
Award-Winning Care
Our commitment to high-quality care has earned us the Hospice CAHPS Honors Award. This honor is bestowed upon the country’s highest-performing hospice providers.
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Carolina Caring is committed to helping patients across western North Carolina navigate end-of-life care with peace and dignity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is hospice care?
Hospice care is a specialized type of support designed to provide comfort to patients facing a terminal illness.
What are the levels of hospice care?
There are four levels of hospice care: routine home care, general inpatient care, respite care and continuous care.
How is the level of hospice care determined?
The hospice team at Carolina Caring will continually assess you or your loved one’s condition to determine which level of care is most appropriate.
Can hospice care be provided in different settings?
Yes, hospice care can be provided wherever the patient is most comfortable, whether that’s their home, a hospital, an assisted living facility or one of our hospice houses.
Is hospice care covered by insurance?
Yes, hospice care is typically covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance plans. Our billing administrators can work with you to determine insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs.
