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Adult and Pediatric Home Hospice Care Services
Notre Dame Hospice Care provides comfort, compassion, companionship, and support to patients nearing the end of life and their family members when a treatment or cure for an underlying disease is no longer available. Services are delivered by a dedicated team of health care professionals who focus on addressing physical, mental, social and spiritual needs to improve quality of life.
What Is Pediatric Hospice Care?
When a child has a life-limiting or terminal illness, home Hospice Care can enhance quality of life; ease pain; manage symptoms; and provide physical, emotional and spiritual support.
Featuring a range of compassionate and caring professionals, Pediatric Hospice Care, or Children’s Hospice Care, provides parents and children with the comprehensive care needed to navigate the end-of-life journey at home while ensuring the child’s and family’s wishes are met.
Notre Dame Hospice is the sole provider of Pediatric Palliative Care and Hospice Services in Central Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pediatric Hospice
Children and their families seeking a blended package of curative and Palliative services, as well as Hospice Services, may be allowed to receive both depending on their insurance and eligibility.
Pediatric Hospice Care can be provided for as long as the child meets eligibility criteria. This typically includes having a life-limiting or terminal illness with a prognosis of six months or less. This can also vary depending on the child’s condition and needs.
Our team members, social workers and specially trained volunteers provide companionship and support during this time. Bereavement specialists are also available for families after a loss.
The cost of Pediatric Hospice Care is typically covered by Medicaid, private insurance or charitable organizations. Check with your insurance provider to evaluate what services are covered, what out-of-pocket expenses may include, and what other options may be available for you and your family.
Yes, you can change your mind. Our team is here to help meet the needs of your child and your family. We will adjust to your wishes and preferences.
Families interested in Pediatric Hospice Care can contact our team to inquire about services and schedule a consultation. Additionally, families can consult their child’s health care provider for a referral.
