Hospice & Palliative Care
Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Federal Way, WA
Compassionate Hospice Care with Dignity and Support
At Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way in Federal Way, WA, our hospice care services provide compassionate, end-of-life support designed to enhance comfort and dignity for both patients and their families. Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals works closely with each individual to manage pain and symptoms, ensuring emotional and spiritual support during this important time. We create a nurturing environment where patients can spend their final days with peace and dignity, surrounded by those who care for them most.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hospice Care
What is hospice care?
Hospice is an end-of-life program with an emphasis on palliative care carried out in a person's home.
Who supervises the hospice care?
Hospice is supervised by a medical doctor.
Who is eligible for hospice care?
This is a benefit to Medicare Part A enrollees only.
What is the consultation process?
Individuals can get a one-time only hospice consultation with a hospice medical director to discuss your care options and management of pain and symptoms.
What are the conditions for receiving hospice care under Medicare benefits?
Must waive access to standard Medicare benefits and may not receive any treatment for the terminal illness, which is not for symptom management or pain control.
What are the caregiving requirements for individuals receiving home-based hospice care?
Individuals must have around-the-clock caregiver(s) present in the home; intermittent nursing and therapy care.
May I stop hospice care?
Hospice services may be terminated at any time.
What costs are not covered by Medicare when receiving hospice care in a care facility?
If an individual would like to use their hospice benefit within a care facility, room and board charges of the facility are not covered by Medicare. Those charges are the responsibility of the individual.
Comfort-Focused Palliative Care Services
Palliative care at Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals facing serious illnesses. Our dedicated team provides personalized care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, offering relief from symptoms such as pain, stress, and discomfort. With an emphasis on comfort and support, palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatments, ensuring that each individual receives the compassionate care they deserve throughout their healthcare journey.
Frequently Asked Questions about Palliative Care
What is palliative care?
Comprehensive end-of-life program designed to promote comfort and dignity.
Who supervises the palliative care?
Palliative care is supervised by a medical doctor.
Who is eligible for palliative care?
This is a bene t to any resident of Life Care Centers of America.
What is the consultation process?
This program does not require certification of terminal illness by a physician and can be used as a planning tool and implemented in stages. The resident or family may access palliative care at any point to fill the gap for patients who want and need comfort at any stage of any disease, whether terminal or chronic.
What is the process for ensuring that a resident's wishes and comfort are maintained in a palliative care program?
Must waive access to standard Medicare benefits and may not receive any treatment for the terminal illness, which is not for symptom management or pain control.
Can a resident continue treatments while receiving palliative care, and how are those treatments determined?
Treatments may continue when comfort is the goal; the resident and their physician determine appropriate treatments.
What kind of medical staff and support are available around the clock in a skilled nursing facility?
Skilled nursing staff are present 24 hours a day; on-site therapy staff are available.
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Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way
491 S. 338th St., Federal Way, WA 98003
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