Questions to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Program

  • What services are provided?
  • What kind of support is provided to the caregiver and/or family?
  • How will your doctor be involved?
  • Is on-call service contracted out to someone else?
  • What does a Hospice volunteer do?
  • Are services provided after hours?
  • Does the Hospice Agency work with nursing homes or long-term care facilities? If yes, which ones?
  • How long does it take to enroll someone and begin care?
  • Is the Hospice certified by Medicare?