Frequently Asked Questions


What is INTEGRIS Homecare Solutions Hospice?

  • A unique source of care and support for patients with life-threatening illnesses and their families, and for people affected by grief and loss
  • A community information and education resource on end-of-life issues
  • A not-for-profit organization serving Marshall County and the surrounding area (50 mile radius)
  • A licensed provider of hospice services
  • A Joint Commission accredited agency
  • A department of INTEGRIS Marshall County Medical Center

What services does INTEGRIS Homecare Solutions Hospice provide?

  • Palliative care (care focused on comfort rather than cure) and support for patients with life-threatening illnesses
  • Support services for caregivers and other family members
  • Counseling and support groups for anyone affected by the death of a loved one

What kinds of services do hospice patients and their families receive?

  • Skilled care by nurses and home health aides
  • Counseling and support groups
  • Education and emotional support for caregivers
  • Bereavement support for family members of all ages
  • Spiritual counseling
  • Volunteer assistance
  • Medical equipment and supplies
  • Medications related to the terminal illness
  • Assistance with housekeeping by homemakers

Where can patients receive hospice services?
Patients can receive hospice care wherever they live:

  • At home
  • In the home of a friend or relative
  • In the nursing home
  • In the hospital
  • In assisted living centers

Who pays for hospice services?

  • Hospice care is covered by Medicare and most health insurance policies.
  • INTEGRIS Homecare Solutions Hospice also is a provider of ADvantage Hospice services for patients who qualify both financially and medically. This service usually covers most people who have Medicaid or who have no insurance at all.

When is it the right time for hospice care?

  • Speak with your physician if you think you might qualify for hospice care or if you would like hospice services for a family member with a life-limiting illness. You may also call INTEGRIS Homecare Solutions Hospice if you have questions about hospice eligibility.

How can I get more information or talk with someone about my specific needs?

  • Call (580) 795-9917, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

     


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P.O. Box 827
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Madill, OK 73446
(580) 795-3384

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