Combining Hospice & Home Health Care: Dual Support for Terminal Illness

Patients can receive both hospice (comfort-focused, terminal prognosis ≤6 months) and home health (skilled nursing, therapy for chronic conditions) simultaneously.

How They Complement

• Hospice manages pain, symptoms, psychosocial/spiritual needs.
• Home health addresses wound care, PT/OT, medication management for comorbid conditions.

Coordination

Both agencies communicate via shared care plan; Medicare allows concurrent billing when services are distinct. This model maximizes comfort, safety, and independence at home.