Mar Hospice Care

Mar Hospice Care is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and is certified by Small Business Administration as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Mar Hospice Care, a distinguished service-disabled veteran-owned hospice agency is dedicated to delivering top-tier end-of-life care. We take great pride in offering comprehensive services that cater to the needs of our diverse clientele. TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY TO OUR HIGH-QUALITY CARE, WE ARE PLEASED TO INFORM YOU THAT OUR AGENCY ACCEPTS MEDICARE, MEDICAL COVERAGE, AND PRIVATE PAY INSURANCE. This commitment underscores our mission to provide exceptional hospice services while accommodating a wide range of financial arrangements. A 24-Hour - 7-day-a-week on-call service is available to direct your calls to our professional staff. WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS Essential nursing and hospice aide care is also provided on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. MISSION Mar Hospice Care, founded on principles of personal, clinical, and technological excellence, is dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care with unwavering compassion and respect. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business, we proudly uphold a commitment to excellence that extends beyond healthcare. COMMITTED TO OUR PATIENTS We recognize the unique physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each person. We strive to extend the highest level of professionalism, courtesy and service to our patients and to their families. We likewise will extend the same to our business associates, visitors and fellow workers. COMMITTED TO LEADERSHIP We deliver state-of-the-art home care services with identified centers of excellence. We engage in a wide range of continuing education, clinical education and other programs for professionals and the public. COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE We strive to create an environment of teamwork and participation, where through continuous performance improvement, people pursue excellence and take pride in their work, the organization and their personal development. We believe that the quality of our human resources - agency personnel, physicians, volunteers - is likely the key to our continued success. We provide physicians with an environment that fosters high-quality diagnosis and treatment. We maintain financial viability through a cost-effective operation to meet the organization’s long-term commitment to the community. OUR SERVICES Attending Physician: The patient’s regular physician who assumes responsibility for the medical management of the patient’s treatment throughout their involvement in the hospice program. Hospice Medical Director: Collaborates with the attending physician and staff, providing expertise and a hospice care perspective. Patient Care Manager (PCM): A registered nurse who manages and coordinates the patient’s care and the interdisciplinary team. They ensure that each patient receives a unique and individualized plan of care. The PCM serves as a primary point of contact and coordinates physician’s orders with other team members. Nursing Staff: The hospice nurse visits the patient’s location, providing direct care and keeping the attending physician informed about the patient’s condition. They also educate the family and caregivers on patient care. Social Worker: Provides direct support, counseling, and serves as the primary contact for accessing community resources for the patient, family members, and caregivers. Certified Home Health Aides/Certified Nurses’ Assistants: These professionals provide personal care, including tasks such as bathing, grooming, and assistance with activities of daily living. They can also offer short periods of respite care for the family. The frequency of their visits is determined by the needs of the patient and the caregiver. Hospice Chaplain: Available to assist patients and families with spiritual and religious matters. The chaplain can also serve as a liaison to the family’s clergyman. Bereavement Coordinator: Works closely with the family to develop a plan that supports and helps them during their time of loss. This specialist understands the difficulties and needs of a family as they navigate through the grieving process. Volunteer: Provides emotional support and companionship to patients and their families as a hospice volunteer. They can also offer respite for caregivers and family members involved in the patient’s care. Mar Hospice Care will not refuse service if the patient is unable to pay for care. What does hospice do for patients and families? Hospice care is not just for the patient. It also provides emotional support for the entire family. The care includes a team of doctors, nurses, social workers, counselors, hospice aides, chaplains, and trained volunteers. They work together focusing on the patient’s needs, whether physical, psychological, or spiritual. Below is a list of services available to Medicare hospice recipients. Physician services for the medical direction of the patient’s care Regular home visits by registered nurses and licensed vocational nurses, hospice aides, and homemakers Social work and chaplain visits to assist with final arrangements and bereavement care afterwards Medical equipment such as hospital beds and oxygen Medical supplies such as bandages and catheters Medications delivered to the home for symptom control and pain relief Volunteer support to assist patients and loved ones Physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and dietary counseling as needed If the patient lives longer than 6 months, will he or she still qualify for hospital? Yes, if the patient’s physician and hospice medical director certify that the condition is still terminal and the patient’s condition is declining he or she will continue to receive hospice services.