Palliative Care At home
Supportive care aligning goals and treatment options
Personalized Care That Supports Quality of Life at Every Stage
Palliative care is advanced medical support for patients living with a serious or chronic illness. This patient-centered approach is designed to align specialized care with patient goals, manage complex symptoms, and support quality of life at any stage of illness. Our nurse practitioners work alongside each patient’s care team to offer support and personalized care to patients and their families. Nurse practitioners play a crucial role in the process by focusing on disease-specific requirements and guiding patients toward the most appropriate level of care.
Palliative care is right for patients who have:
- Progressive illness
- Frequent hospitalizations
- Difficulty managing symptoms
- Side effects from treatment
- Lack of appetite or nausea
The Residential Difference
Patients receiving palliative care from Residential are matched with Journey Counselors who are experts in providing information, advocacy, and support for your specific health needs. It’s never to early to learn about all your health care options and guide your own path.
Patients who are still seeking aggressive treatment for their illness may choose palliative care to complement their main treatment, ease pain and other symptoms, and improve quality of life.
Palliative care with Residential provides an additional layer of support to help with current treatments.
Frequently Asked Questions About Palliative Care
How is palliative care different than hospice care?
Palliative care is an advanced, patient-centered approach that can be provided at any stage of a serious illness. It focuses on aligning care with a patient’s goals, helping manage complex symptoms, and improving quality of life. Hospice care is designed for patients with a life-limiting illness who are approaching the end of life. Our nurse practitioners work alongside the patient’s doctor and care team to provide personalized support, help navigate disease-specific needs, and guide patients and families toward the most appropriate level of care.
Do I have to stop my current treatment to receive palliative care?
Our palliative care services are designed to complement not replace your current treatment. You can continue treatment in accordance with your physicians orders.
Does insurance cover palliative care?
Yes, in most cases palliative care visits are billed through your insurance, including Medicare and most private plans. Depending on your coverage, you may be responsible for a co-pay, deductible, coinsurance, or other out-of-pocket costs for initial and follow-up visits.
Because every plan is different, we recommend contacting your insurance provider for specific cost details. Our team is also happy to help you understand what to expect before your first visit.