Hospice House
Hospice House is a 28-bed, homelike inpatient facility, located at 1352
Eisenhower Drive, for Hospice Savannah patients unable to be safely or
fully cared for at home.
Hospice House is used to provide patients with expert care for pain control
and symptom management, to offer caregivers a place of respite, and to
provide a place for patients who may need the safety and security of short-term
residence at Hospice House.
Discharge planning with the patient and family begins upon admission even if the patient is seriously ill. It continues if the patient requires another setting; such as assisted living or long-term care facility. Hospice House is designed for short stays only.
Levels of Care
 General Inpatient Care is utilized during times of medical crisis when a patient’s symptoms or needs cannot be managed at home. These are temporary stays, which must be coordinated by the hospice team. The patient care will be provided in Hospice House or a contracted facility.
- Crisis Care (Continuous Care) is provided for a skilled medical need during time of emergency situations. The care is intended for only a brief period of time in the patient’s home. The hospice staff provides the care; and there may be breaks in the service. The crisis care service is not intended to take the place of friends, family or neighbors, and cannot be used as custodial care support.
 Respite Care is designed to provide a break for the caregiver once per benefit period Respite Care is provided in Hospice House or a qualifying contracted facility. This service provides housing and care for the patient up to five days. The cost of transportation to and from the facility is the responsibility of the patient or the family. |
