WHAT IS A HOSPICE?
This is residential care for those diagnosed with a terminal illness and who cannot be cared for in the community.
Hospice means a place of rest for travelers (Latin). In a modern hospice – it is a place of rest for those traveling their final earthly journey.
Aids patients, both adults and babies/children can be referred to a hospice. The maximum stay is usually 2 weeks for adults.
WHAT IS A STEP-DOWN FACILITY?
This is residential care for those diagnosed with a terminal illness. A person may be referred to a Step Down facility if the family needs a break from caring for the patient. The maximum stay is usually 2 weeks.
****To find a Hospice or Step-down facility in the database please SEARCH under the
category HOSPICE/STEPDOWN and the AREA you are in. If nothing comes up in that area please search under All Areas.
