Sumner Hospice Admission Criteria

Admission to the Sumner Hospice program is made upon recommendation of your physician, based upon your needs. Normally, appropriate candidates for hospice are patients:

• With a life expectancy of 6 months or less if the illness runs its normal course;
• Who desire palliative treatment;
• Who want to stay at home as long as possible; and
• Who have a primary care person

On admission, our nurse will visit you or your family to discuss Hospice services, assess your immediate needs and recommend a plan of care.

Referrals for Hospice

Most referrals are made by a physician or a hospital discharge planner. Family members and patients can also make referrals.

Hospice Services Available

Sumner Hospice services include:

• Nursing
• Medical Social Services
• Therapy Services
• Chaplain
• Home Health Aide
• Nutrition Support
• Volunteer Services
• Bereavement