What is Hospice?

Am I ready for hospice?

Patients become eligible for hospice when it is determined that they have an incurable disease and life limiting illness. The overall mission of Sierra Hospice is to improve quality care in the home with a goal to maintain dignity and comfort for our patients.

Hospice

When home health is no longer meeting your or your loved ones’ care needs, let us help

Prognosis of 6 months or less

Hospice assists in the transition of care from hospital to home

Non-curative care

Hospice serves as a support for both our patients and their families in the home setting

Paid by Medicaid, Medicare, Insurance

In Common

Comfort care

Offer a higher quality of life

Help patients and loved ones cope and establish a new baseline

Keep patients home and comfortable with their loved ones in a familiar environment

Palliative

Any stage of disease

Transition between late life and end of life

Supplement to current treatments

Paid for by insurance

When curative treatment is no longer an option, hospice care becomes a valuable and compassionate choice for patients, offering a wealth of emotional and physical support to both patients and their families. Hospice care encompasses a comprehensive range of services, including medical, pharmaceutical, social, and spiritual support. Our dedicated team is committed to providing holistic care that addresses the unique needs of each individual and their loved ones during this challenging time.

Teamwork

Teamwork

Our team strives for excellence and we continually work at enhancing our professional expertise.

Communication

Communication

Collaboration between patients, families, physicians, and community partners.

Compassion

Compassion

An individual's worth and dignity have value.

Integrity

Integrity

Ethical practice is demanded in all that we do.

Sierra Hospice & Palliative Care of Nevada is a trusted team that delivers innovative end-of-life care with compassion, dignity, and respect.