

Support for Families


Answering Your Questions About Hospice
As you face the end of life’s journey, we’re here to provide comfort and support for your emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. We also know one of the most important things we can do for you and your family is answer your questions. We’ll start right here, right now sharing some of the questions we hear most often.
Please let us know what other questions you have by calling us at (414) 847-3041 or sending us an email to [email protected].
What is hospice?
- Hospice provides supportive care, comfort and compassion for those with a terminal illness. It’s not a cure.
- It’s a type of care, not a place.
- Hospice care can be provided in your home, assisted living residence, skilled nursing center, hospital or other residential location.
- Hospice offers a range of services that ensure the patient and their family is in control at the end of life.
- Hospice focuses on managing the person’s pain and symptoms.
- It provides spiritual and emotional support for both patients and their families.
Who is hospice for?
- Someone with a serious illness or health condition
- Who is expected to live six months or less
What types of illnesses is hospice used for?
Hospice provides end-of-life care for serious illnesses such as:
- Cancer
- Parkinson’s and ALS
- Heart, lung, liver and kidney diseases
- HIV/AIDS
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Dementia
- Stroke
- Rare diseases and disorders
Who pays for it?
Most health insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover the majority of hospice care costs. However, you don’t need health insurance to receive care from Luther Manor Hospice. We serve anyone who needs us, even if you cannot pay.
What medications are covered in hospice?
All medications and supplies related to the person’s terminal illness are covered in hospice.
Where can care be provided?
Anywhere you are — your home or a family member’s home, nursing home, assisted living residence, other residential location or hospital.
What if I live at home but then need more care?
Choosing Luther Manor Hospice gives you access to our community’s continuum of care, including assisted living at The Courtyards and nursing care at Luther Manor’s HealthCare Center. If you’re unable to stay in your home, we’ll work with you to provide the most appropriate care for your situation.
What happens if I need help at night or on a weekend?
We have hospice nurses on call 24/7, 365 days a year. We’ll make sure you have the direct phone number to reach our on-call nurse.