Hospice Care

Sometimes it's difficult to admit or decide that it's time to make a choice in the type of care a loved one should have at a certain point in an illness. Approaching these end-of-life decisions is not simple or easy. Hospice is there to help you and your family through this process, starting with a very simple question: Are you or is your loved one ready for hospice? Consider the following to help in the decision-making process: Have you or has your loved one... Been told by a doctor that life expectancy  is limited?

Nine out of ten Americans, if faced with a terminal illness, would want to spend their final days at home. Hospice Care of Kansas provides care wherever someone calls home - a private residence, assisted living, a nursing home. Hospice Care of Kansas is for people of any age in the final stages of an illness. With 21 locations throughout Kansas, it is the largest provider of hospice services in the state. Hospice is not just for cancer. Care is provided for the end stages of any illness – heart, lung and neurological conditions, liver or kidney failure, Alzheimer’s, dementia, AIDS, stroke.

Our Kansas Locations Anthony 816 N. LL&G Anthony, KS 67003 (620) 842-3420 Toll-free 1-800-HOSPICE El Dorado 111 W. Ash St. El Dorado, KS 67042 (316) 321-4249 Toll-free 1-800-HOSPICE Ellsworth 119 E. 1st St. Ellsworth, KS 67439 (785) 472-4809 Toll-free 1-800-HOSPICE Emporia 1309 W. 6th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620) 343-0080 Toll-free 1-800-HOSPICE Fort Scott 12 East National Ave. Fort Scott, KS 66701 (620)

Ten important facts about hospice care you may not know (source: 2009-2010 NHPCO Outreach Materials) Many people think hospice care is just about dying. Hospice care is more than that – hospice brings comfort and support to people facing a life-limiting illness. It also reaches out to provide support for the family and friends who love and care for them. Hospice care honors life’s final journey, leaving a legacy of compassion and caring. Hospice brings comfort, dignity and peace to help people live every moment of life to the fullest, leaving loved ones with memories they can treasure.

Hospice Care of Kansas and its parent company Voyager HospiceCare Inc., have agreed to pay a $6.1 million settlement. The agreement resolves allegations the companies violated the False Claims Act by submitting claims to the Medicare program for ineligible hospice services. The deal resultED from a whistleblower lawsuit first filed more than six years ago by Beverly Landis, a Hospice Care of Kansas nurse. Landis will receive $1.34 million.     The government alleged the companies submitted false Medicare claims between 2004 and 2008 for patients who did not have prognoses of six months or less to live - a requirement for the benefits.

Patients are considered to be in the terminal stages of heart disease if the following criteria are met. 1.   Patient is being optimally treated for heart disease, is not a candidate for surgical  intervention or declines surgical intervention 2. Patient is classified as NYHA Class IV Other factors that may support hospice eligibility include: Ejection fraction of...

The decision to start hospice care is not an easy one to make. Beginning hospice care in a timely manner is an important key to its success. Even though the decision is not an easy one. Many hospice patients are ambulatory and only require occasional assistance at the time they are admitted into the hospice program. The hospice benefit as approved by Medicare is not limited in terms of time. Patients and families express more satisfaction with hospice care when services start earlier.

The very special people who work with us are the heart of our services. They are more than employees - they are valued members of a specialized team, dedicated to caring for people and their families as they face difficult decisions. At Hospice Care of Kansas, we care for our employees just as much as we care for our patients. Our organization is employee-focused, supportive and responsive, so all employees can confidently achieve their very best.   If you are looking for a company whose business is compassion and caring, and if you are committed to being part of a team that can really make a difference, we would like to hear from you. Please submit a cover letter indicating your interest and your resume in one of two ways: Fill out an application at the Hospice Care of Kansas location nearest you or mail your resume to:                                       Hospice Care of Kansas                                       Attention: HR Department                                       750 N. Socora; Ste 400                                        Wichita, KS  67212 Online: hospiceinformation@hospicecareofkansas.

Hospice Care of Kansas and its parent company Voyager HospiceCare Inc., have agreed to pay a $6.1 million settlement. The agreement resolves allegations the companies violated the False Claims Act by submitting claims to the Medicare program for ineligible hospice services. The deal resultED from a whistleblower lawsuit first filed more than six years ago by Beverly Landis, a Hospice Care of Kansas nurse. Landis will receive $1.34 million.     The government alleged the companies submitted false Medicare claims between 2004 and 2008 for patients who did not have prognoses of six months or less to live - a requirement for the benefits.

"This was the second time we used Hospice Care of Kansas in three months. Both times I have nothing but good things to say about the care. I work in the industry. I know what good care is and Hospice Care of Kansas is the best! Thanks for all that you do. " - M.K., niece "The entire team was very compassionate and were super about giving him the ability to keep his dignity. That was so important to him and they made sure they fulfilled all of his wishes. Great team. " - G.F., daughter "The hospice services made it possible for me to care for my husband at home as was his wish and mine.

Our Kansas Locations Anthony 816 N. LL&G Anthony, KS 67003 (620) 842-3420 Toll-free 1-800-HOSPICE El Dorado 111 W. Ash St. El Dorado, KS 67042 (316) 321-4249 Toll-free 1-800-HOSPICE Ellsworth 119 E. 1st St. Ellsworth, KS 67439 (785) 472-4809 Toll-free 1-800-HOSPICE Emporia 1309 W. 6th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620) 343-0080 Toll-free 1-800-HOSPICE Fort Scott 12 East National Ave. Fort Scott, KS 66701 (620)

Nine out of ten Americans, if faced with a terminal illness, would want to spend their final days at home. Hospice Care of Kansas provides care wherever someone calls home - a private residence, assisted living, a nursing home. Hospice Care of Kansas is for people of any age in the final stages of an illness. With 21 locations throughout Kansas, it is the largest provider of hospice services in the state. Hospice is not just for cancer. Care is provided for the end stages of any illness – heart, lung and neurological conditions, liver or kidney failure, Alzheimer’s, dementia, AIDS, stroke.

Ten important facts about hospice care you may not know (source: 2009-2010 NHPCO Outreach Materials) Many people think hospice care is just about dying. Hospice care is more than that – hospice brings comfort and support to people facing a life-limiting illness. It also reaches out to provide support for the family and friends who love and care for them. Hospice care honors life’s final journey, leaving a legacy of compassion and caring. Hospice brings comfort, dignity and peace to help people live every moment of life to the fullest, leaving loved ones with memories they can treasure.

The very special people who work with us are the heart of our services. They are more than employees - they are valued members of a specialized team, dedicated to caring for people and their families as they face difficult decisions. At Hospice Care of Kansas, we care for our employees just as much as we care for our patients. Our organization is employee-focused, supportive and responsive, so all employees can confidently achieve their very best. If you are looking for a company whose business is compassion and caring, and if you are committed to being part of a team that can really make a difference, we would like to hear from you. Please submit a cover letter indicating your interest and your resume in one of two ways: Fill out an application at the Hospice Care of Kansas location nearest you or mail your resume to:                                       Hospice Care of Kansas                                       Attention: HR Department                                       750 N. Socora; Ste 400                                        Wichita, KS  67212 Online: hospiceinformation@hospicecareofkansas.

What do you know about hospice services...The answers might surprise you! Answer each statement True or False: Hospice services are prohibitively costly. False. Costs are covered 100% by Medicaid/Medicare and most private insurance companies. Hospice is a place for people who no longer wish to have curative and interventional medical services. False. Hospice is not a location, but a philosophy of care based on maintaining comfort and dignity at the end of life.

Medicare, Medicaid, and virtually all managed care or fee-for-service plans cover hospice services. The expense of healthcare at the end of life can potentially be a burden, but hospice care can greatly reduce that financial burden. The Medicare Hospice Benefit is good news! Medicare offers a hospice election that is separate from its other reimbursement structures. All services, medications, treatments, respite care, supplies and equipment related to the terminal diagnosis and part of a hospice plan of care are fully covered.

The decision to start hospice care is not an easy one to make. Beginning hospice care in a timely manner is an important key to its success. Even though the decision is not an easy one. Many hospice patients are ambulatory and only require occasional assistance at the time they are admitted into the hospice program. The hospice benefit as approved by Medicare is not limited in terms of time. Patients and families express more satisfaction with hospice care when services start earlier.

Approaching end of life decisions can be difficult. Hospice is there to help you and your family through this process, starting with a very simple question: Are you or is your loved one ready for hospice? Consider the following to help in the decision-making process: Have you or has your loved one... Been told by a doctor that life expectancy  is limited? Decided that the goal should be as high a quality of life for whatever time remains?