What do others say about this hospice?
How long has the hospice been in operation?
Is the hospice Medicare-certified?
Is the hospice accredited, and if required, state-licensed?
What is the expectation for the role of the family in caregiving?
Are there limits on treatment currently being received?
Can the hospice meet your specific needs?
How does this hospice deal with pain management?
Does the hospice offer extra services beyond those required?
How rapid is crisis response?
What are the options for inpatient care?
If the family caregiver gets really exhausted is respite care available?
Are their MDs/RNs certified in palliative care?
How are patient/family concerns handled?
How does the hospice measure and track quality?
What are your general impressions at initial contact?
What kind of bereavement services does the hospice offer?
