When a loved one is facing a serious illness, choosing the right care approach can feel overwhelming. For individuals living in assisted living communities, adding hospice care can provide enhanced comfort, additional support, and improved quality of life—without the need to leave the place they already call home.
At Stillwater Hospice, we are honored to work closely with assisted living communities across northeast Indiana to provide expert, compassionate end-of-life care right where it’s needed most. In fact, about one in four patients enrolled with Stillwater Hospice reside in assisted living communities in the 12 counties we serve (Adams, Allen, Blackford, DeKalb, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Kosciusko, Wabash, Wells and Whitley).
Here are several ways Stillwater Hospice enhances care for residents of assisted living settings:
- Focused Comfort and Whole-Person Support
Assisted living communities provide essential help with daily living—meals, medications, personal care—but hospice brings an added layer of support that’s centered on comfort. Our interdisciplinary team of nurses, social workers, spiritual care counselors, aides, and trained volunteers focuses on managing symptoms, easing pain, and tending to the emotional and spiritual needs of each patient and their family. Our staff is available 24/7 to quickly address issues like symptom management—helping reduce the need for emergency room visits or hospital stays.
- No Need to Relocate
Hospice care is not a place—it’s a service. That means we come directly to the resident’s assisted living apartment to provide specialized care. Patients remain in their familiar surroundings, with the staff they already know, while gaining access to the additional care and attention that hospice provides. This continuity brings peace of mind and minimizes disruption during an already sensitive time.
- Emotional and Spiritual Guidance
Living with a life-limiting illness often raises questions, fears, and emotional burdens. Stillwater Hospice offers emotional and spiritual support for both patients and their loved ones. Our spiritual care counselors and social workers provide compassionate guidance, legacy work, and meaningful conversations that help patients reflect and find peace in their own way—all from the comfort of their home.
- Family Support and Confidence in Care
Families play a central role in end-of-life care, and we are here to support them every step of the way. Whether a family member lives across the street or across the country, they can trust that their loved one is being cared for by a team that puts compassion first. We provide regular updates, coordinate with assisted living staff, and guide families through each phase of the journey.
- Coverage Through Medicare and a Mission-Driven Approach
Hospice care through Stillwater Hospice is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans. As a locally based nonprofit agency, we are committed to serving everyone who qualifies for hospice. Our mission is to ensure that every person receives expert care, kindness, and dignity at life’s end.
Know Us Before You Need Us
Hospice care in assisted living is about choosing dignity, comfort, and connection. If your loved one is living in an assisted living community and coping with a serious illness, hospice care may be the support you didn’t realize was available. Stillwater Hospice is here to help—every step of the way. Let us be your guide and partner through life’s most tender moments.
On average, Stillwater Hospice serves hospice patients residing in assisted living communities for over 254 days! The sooner a patient or family seeks Stillwater Hospice services, the more time they can receive our comforting care.
To learn more about how Stillwater Hospice can support you or your loved one, please call us today at (260) 435-3222 and a Stillwater team member can assist with answering your questions!