Hospice care is specialized medical care focused on comfort and quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses. It's appropriate when curative treatments are no longer effective or desired, typically when life expectancy is 6 months or less. According to [Medicare.gov](EXTERNAL LINK), hospice care can actually extend meaningful time by
focusing on symptom management and emotional support rather than aggressive treatments.

Yes, [Medicare Part A covers 100% of hospice care costs](EXTERNAL LINK), including medical equipment, medications related to the terminal diagnosis, nursing care, and support services. There are typically no out-of-pocket costs for Medicare-covered hospice services. New Century handles all Medicare billing and provides instant insurance verification. We work to maximize your medicare benefits. focusing on symptom management and emotional support rather than aggressive treatments.

While both focus on comfort, hospice care is for end-of-life situations (6 months or less prognosis) and typically means stopping curative treatments. Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatments. The [National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization](EXTERNAL LINK) provides detailed explanations of both services and their appropriate applications.

New Century Home Health and Hospice provides care wherever you're most comfortable: your home, nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or hospital settings. We serve Wayne County, Oakland County, Macomb County, St. Clair County, Livingston County, and Washtenaw County with the same high-quality, Medicare-certified hospice care.

There is a common misunderstanding that entering hospice means giving up hope. In reality, it is about shifting the focus of care from a cure to comfort and quality of life. It is estimated that less than 50% of patients eligible for hospice utilize hospice benefits, leaving many critical benefits such as skilled interdisciplinary nursing care, covered equipment and medication.

New Century Home Health and Hospice has been family-owned and serving Southeast Michigan since 1999. We offer 5-star rated care with CHAP certification, board-certified hospice physicians, low staff turnover for consistent relationships, same-day equipment delivery, weekend admissions, and complete Medicare insurance management. Our local focus means personalized attention you won't find with large corporate hospice chains.

A hospice consult will happen over the phone or in person as a meeting between the patient, their family, and a New Century team member to assess needs for end-of-life comfort care. The New Century team will gather physical and emotional well-being as well as insurance information to determine eligibility and answer any family questions about services and next steps. Within hours of your consult, we will send a nurse in person to the patient and if eligible, begin care planning today.

A hospice consult will happen over the phone or in person as a meeting between the patient, their family, and a New Century team member to assess needs for end-of-life comfort care. The New Century team will gather physical and emotional well-being as well as insurance information to determine eligibility and answer any family questions about services and next steps. Within hours of your consult, we will send a nurse in person to the patient and if eligible, begin care the same-day.