Hospice

Hospice Care Focused on Peace, Comfort, and Dignity

Facing a life-limiting illness can be overwhelming for both patients and their families. Traditional Hospice provides compassionate, in-home care designed to bring comfort, preserve dignity, and support meaningful moments during life’s most important stage.

Personalized Care for Every Patient and Family

Our multidisciplinary team of nurses, aides, social workers, and care professionals works closely with patients and their families to create a care plan that reflects their goals, values, and wishes. We provide support wherever home may be—whether in a private residence, personal care home, or facility.

Support You Can Rely On Every Step of the Way

We believe hospice care is more than medical support—it is emotional, spiritual, and personal. Our team is here to guide, comfort, and support patients and families through every step of the journey, ensuring no one feels alone.

Helping Patients Live Fully, Every Day

Our focus is on quality of life. We encourage patients to remain engaged, find meaning in everyday moments, and experience comfort while receiving care that aligns with their wishes and priorities.

Our Commitment to Care

  • Providing compassionate care wherever patients call home
  • Listening and adapting to each patient’s individual goals
  • Supporting patients physically, emotionally, and spiritually
  • Educating families to feel confident and prepared
  • Helping patients experience comfort, dignity, and peace

Hospice Services We Provide

  • Skilled Hospice Nursing Care
  • Home Health Aides
  • Medical Social Services
  • Physician Services
  • Medical Equipment and Supplies
  • Pain and Symptom Management
  • 24/7 On-Call Nursing Support
  • Continuous Care
  • Respite Care for Families
  • Bereavement and Spiritual Support
  • Music and Art Therapy
  • Volunteer Support

A Trusted Partner During Life’s Most Important Moments

At Traditional Hospice, we are honored to walk alongside patients and families during this time—providing comfort, guidance, and compassionate care that brings peace of mind when it matters most.

Hospice Care Covered with No Financial Burden

Many families worry about the cost of hospice care—but in most cases, hospice services are fully covered. Traditional Home Health and Hospice helps you navigate coverage options so you can focus on what matters most: your loved one’s comfort and care.

Insurance Coverage for Hospice Care

Hospice care is typically covered 100% by Medicare through the Medicare Hospice Benefit. Medicaid also provides full hospice coverage for eligible patients. Many private insurance plans and HMOs include hospice benefits as well.

Traditional Home Health and Hospice accepts most insurance plans. If your coverage is not listed, our team will work with your provider to help determine eligibility and explore available options.

Who Qualifies for Hospice Care?

Hospice care is available to patients who have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness and have a life expectancy of six months or less if the condition follows its natural course.

Medicare Hospice Eligibility

  • Eligible for Medicare Part A
  • Certified by a physician as having a life expectancy of six months or less
  • Choosing comfort-focused care rather than curative treatment

Guidance You Can Trust

Understanding hospice eligibility and coverage can feel overwhelming. Our team is here to guide you through every step—answering your questions, verifying benefits, and helping you make informed decisions with confidence and peace of mind.

Locations

Hospice – Main Office

(Dunmore Office)
113 West Drinker Street
Dunmore, Pennsylvania 18512
P: 570-207-9286
Hospice Fax: 570-207-9249

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hospice Care?

Hospice care is considered to be the model for compassionate care for people facing a life-limiting illness or injury. It involves a team of professionals which provide expert medical care, and emotional as well as spiritual support tailored to improve the patient’s quality of life and meet the patient’s individual needs. Hospice care is the belief that each of our patients has the right to die pain-free and with dignity and that their families will receive the necessary support to do so.

Who Qualifies?

Anyone who has been diagnosed by a physician as have a life expectancy of six months or less if the disease runs its normal course qualifies for hospice care.

What is the difference between hospice care and palliative care?

Palliative care is symptom and pain management for a patient going through a serious illness or injury. The serious illness or injury does not have to be terminal. It also seeks to improve the quality of life and helps patients as well as their families cope with the stress and burden. Hospice care is a type of palliative care for patients who are likely to have six months or less to live.

Who pays for hospice?

Hospice care is paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, most private insurance plans and HMO’s.

Where is hospice care provided?

Most hospice care is provided in a patient’s home. It can also be provided in nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Inpatient care can be arranged as well.

What if my condition improves?

Occasionally, the quality of care provided by hospice and improved pain management can lead to improved health, thereby increasing life expectancy past the six month term. If this occurs, patients can transition from hospice care to home health care. Home health care services may be provided for as long as the patient remains eligible.

Is respite care available?

Yes. Short term respite care is available for when family caregivers need a rest from their caregiving responsibilities.

Can I change my mind after starting hospice care services?

Yes. Hospice services can be stopped by the patient at any time. If the patient wishes to go back on hospice Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance companies permit reactivation of the hospice benefit.

How and when can I call for information?

Traditional Home Health Care and Hospice is located at 113 West Drinker Street in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. Our phone number is (570) 207-9286, toll free is (866) 472-9456. We serve Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, and Wayne counties. We also serve Wyoming County as far as Tunkhannock, Falls and Meshoppen, as well as Susquehanna County as far as Thompson and Montrose. We can be reached seven days a week, twenty four hours a day, three hundred sixty-five days a year. Anyone can make a referral for hospice care; health care providers, social workers, clergy, family and friends.

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