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Located in Scottsdale and serving the entire AZ valley, Family Comfort Hospice provides home care (in-home hospice and palliative care) services to the Phoenix metropolitan area for persons nearing end of life. Our focus is compassionate care with an emphasis on support for the entire family, providing:

Individualized Home Care Plans

Family Comfort Hospice will assess the patient’s needs, establish goals and develop a customized, individualized Comfort & Care Plan in partnership with the patient, family and physician.

Medical Symptom Management Pathways Expertise

Family Comfort Hospice proactively manages pain and other symptoms for improved comfort, quality of life, and dignity for the patient.

Community Education & Awareness

Family Comfort Hospice creatively educates and promotes the value of hospice utilization to physicians, health care organizations, as well as the entire community.

Continuity of Care

Family Comfort Hospice orchestrates clear and consistent communication between patients, families, physicians, medical care providers, and, in coordination with our entire interdisciplinary team (IDT).

Holistic Approach

Family Comfort Hospice manages the emotional, spiritual and social impact on our patients’ quality of life, as well as the entire family unit — even after the death of their loved one.

Service Area

Family Comfort Hospice services the entire Phoenix area including Scottsdale, Sun City, Sun City West, Tempe, Peoria, Glendale, Paradise Valley, Avondale, Surprise, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Anthem, Cave Creek, Carefree, and Laveen, Arizona.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Hospice Care?

Hospice is available for patients with a life expectancy of 6 months, or less, as certified by their doctor and the hospice medical director. Conditions can include any terminal condition including cancer, renal failure, cardiac or any other terminal condition.

What services are provided?

Family Comfort Hospice provides a variety of services as determined in the care plan for the patient. This could include symptom relief through medication and therapy, spiritual and emotional support including the family, and home care from trained caregivers. See our hospice services page for a complete description. Also see What is Hospice Care?

What services are provided to keep the patient comfortable?

Keeping the patient comfortable and pain-free is an important part of hospice care. The hospice staff works with the patient’s primary care physician to make sure that the care plan , which includes medication, therapies, and other support services, is designed to keep the patient as comfortable as possible. This plan is reviewed by the entire IDT every two weeks, to assure that the plan of care is providing adequate relief. Hospice services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to make sure this happens.

How does hospice care begin?

Typically, hospice care starts as soon as a formal request or a referral is made by the patient’s doctor. This is followed by a hospice RN visit to verify the condition and set a plan of action, usually within a day or two of the referral. However, hospice services may begin sooner if necessary.

Must I be cared for at home?

Hospice services are provided in many settings including nursing facilities or long-term care facilities. The patient will receive visits from hospice nurses, home health aides, chaplains, social workers, and volunteers in addition to other care and services provided by the nursing facility.

What financial assistance is available for hospice care?

Financial assistance is provided by Medicare and Medicaid as well as by most private insurance providers. The Medicare Hospice Benefit covers the full scope of medical and support services including support for the family with a variety of services. Family Comfort Hospice will assist you in obtaining financial assistance that is available to you.

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