"McLeod Hospice gave me hope. They made sure I got my medication and straightened out my insurance." Rochester White (1947-2000) was a McLeod Hospice patient before he passed away from cancer.

What services are available?

• Regularly scheduled visits by RN's, social workers, and chaplains
• Home health aide/homemaker services
• 24-hour, 7 days-a-week on-call services
• Plan of care which focuses on pain and symptom management
• Training of the family in the patient's care
• Coordination with the patient's physician
• Coordination of equipment and supplies
• Supportive care by trained volunteers
• Individual and family counseling
• Emotional and spiritual support
• Coordination with community services
• Bereavement counseling for families

What does all this mean for the patient?

McLeod Hospice will provide or make arrangements for all:

• Skilled nursing services
• Medical social services
• Home Health Aide/Homemaker services
• Medical supplies/equipment
• Symptom control medications
• Outpatient services, including laboratory testing
• Additional services if needed, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, dietary consults, etc.
• Transportation to hospital if needed

For patients electing the Hospice benefit under Medicare, Medicaid, or Tri-Care, the following services are also available:

• Medication for symptom relief such as pain
• Standard medical equipment supplies relating to the terminal illness
• Physical, occupational or speech therapy consults
• Outpatient services
• Inpatient Services
• Respite Care

For more information, please contact McLeod Hospice at (843) 777-2564 or 1-800-768-4556.