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Doctor and Patient

Hospice Eligibility

Hospice General Criteria Guide

At Dignity Hospice, we believe every family deserves care that honors comfort, dignity, and peace. If you notice two or more of the following signs in your loved one, it may be time to begin a conversation about hospice care. Please consult with your physician to discuss the most appropriate plan of care.

Signs That Hospice May Be Appropriate

  • Increased need for assistance with Activities of Daily Living (bathing, dressing, eating, mobility)

  • Unintentional weight loss despite adequate nutrition

  • Changes in mental status such as confusion, memory decline, or reduced awareness

  • Multiple falls or increasing frailty

  • Skin breakdown or slow-healing wounds

  • Frequent medication adjustments to manage symptoms

  • Shortness of breath that is worsening or limiting daily activity

  • Repeated emergency department visits or hospitalizations

  • Recurrence of multiple infections

  • Symptoms that are becoming harder to manage

  • Treatments that are no longer effective and/or the patient expresses a desire to stop aggressive interventions

  • Presence of other diagnoses contributing to overall decline

Common Diagnoses Seen in Hospice Care

  • Heart Disease / Congestive Heart Failure

  • Cancer

  • Pulmonary Disease (e.g., COPD)

  • Dementia / Alzheimer’s Disease

  • Stroke / Neurological Conditions

  • Renal (Kidney) Disease

  • Liver Disease

💜 Why Choose Us?

Dignity Hospice is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality hospice care that honors the dignity of every patient. Our team serves as your advocate, aiding you acquire the information and resources you need while  providing comfort-focused, emotional, and spiritual support during this very challenging time.

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