THE NATURAL PLACE TO TURN

Since 1978, more than 30,000 families, friends and medical professionals throughout our community have turned to the circle for expert advice, heart-felt compassion, and a level of care that goes beyond standard practice. The Denver Hospice empowers caregivers by providing an unsurpassed and complete set of resources designed to educate, to comfort, and above all, to provide understanding.

PROFESSIONALISM, EXPERIENCE
AND PERSONALIZATION

MEDICAL EXPERTISE – The Denver Hospice has a track record for delivering excellence – in part due to a highly qualified team of medical experts. Staff members are specialists across many disciplines, including pediatric hospice, pain management and nutrition. Our board-certified palliative care physicians and nurses are among the best and brightest in their respective fields.
 

COMMUNITY REACH – With a full clinical staff, a first-class care center, and network of health care partners, The Denver Hospice extends into nine metro-area counties. There’s a good chance we have a team of hospice specialists nearby.

PERSONALIZED CARE, ABOVE AND BEYOND – Day or night, The Denver Hospice is on call around-the-clock to provide palliative care physicians, nurses, certified nurses’ aids, social workers, and chaplains. From medications to medical supplies and equipment to promote comfort and manage symptoms, know that with The Denver Hospice, you’re always at the center of our circle.

A COMPLETE CIRCLE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

When you choose The Denver Hospice, you choose comprehensive and highly personalized care that is the very best available.

PATHWAYS – Pathways Palliative Care is about quality of life, right now. Experts work with you and your doctor to set goals and benchmarks and to find innovative ways to manage pain and symptoms. An initial consultation and a doctor’s referral is all it takes to get started.

CARE PLUS – When symptoms such as pain diminishes quality of life, The Denver Hospice can provide around-the-clock nursing care – in your home – along with continuous monitoring and ongoing observation.

INPATIENT CARE CENTER – An inpatient care facility is open 24-hours a day to serve patients experiencing complex clinical pain and symptom management issues.

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES – We offer a holistic approach to comfort by offering a number of therapies including massage, aromatherapy, music and art therapy, animal therapy and hypnotherapy, among others.

STAR PROGRAMS – This special bilingual and bicultural care team of clinicians is dedicated to providing highly personalized care to our Latino community.

PATIENT BENEFIT ADVISOR – A dedicated point of contact at The Denver Hospice, your patient benefit advisor can qualify your insurance coverage, explain your benefits, answer insurance questions, and secure additional community resources.

FOOTPRINTS CHILDREN’S GRIEF CENTER – Our premiere grief counseling program for children and teens emphasizes the unique ways children grieve. We offer a grief center and support groups with hands-on activities that enhance self-expression and healing.

THE GRIEF CENTER – Our comprehensive grief counseling for adults is centered around individual counseling, a variety of support groups, education…and limitless understanding.

 

A COMPLETE CIRCLE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

You’ll find that most insurance plans offer hospice coverage, such as:

MEDICARE – Medicare has a hospice benefit that covers the full cost of hospice and allows for a team of care professionals, prescription medications, and medical equipment used for a hospice diagnosis.

MEDICARE HMO – Medicare HMOs cover hospice care and you are not required to give up other HMO services to receive hospice benefits.

PRIVATE INSURANCE – In most cases, private insurance plans have a hospice benefit. The exact deductible and limits of coverage depend on your plan. Your patient benefit advisor can verify your coverage.

COLORADO MEDICAID – If you qualify for Medicaid benefits, Colorado Medicaid has a hospice benefit that covers the full cost of hospice.

SELF-PAY – If you are paying for hospice services, a benefit advisor can talk to you about self-pay rates, including setting up a payment plan if needed.

I CAN’T AFFORD HOSPICE, WHAT NOW?

At The Denver Hospice, it’s our goal to reach out to everyone in need. That’s why we established the uninsured care fund – which provides donation-based services for people who need hospice but don’t have insurance or the resources to pay. Just ask us.