Neurological Hospice Eligibility Requirements.
Patients with an end-stage neurological condition including Non-Alzheimer’s dementia, Parkinson’s, MS, ALS, Huntington’s disease and other neurological conditions are eligible for hospice care. View the symptoms for end-stage neurological conditions below.
Hospice eligibility requirements for neurological conditions:
- Structural/functional impairments
- Impaired mental function
- Impaired sensory function and pain
- Impaired neuromusculoskeletal and movement functions
- Impaired communication
- Impaired mobility
- Self-care deficit
- Activity limitations
Comorbid and secondary conditions also contribute to a terminal prognosis.
When to call hospice.
Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care partners with a patient’s primary physician to create an individualized care plan tailored to their unique needs. Our team of hospice healthcare professionals provides compassionate support for both patients and their families, delivering care wherever the patient calls home.
Those unsure of whether hospice is the right choice right now can take a hospice quiz to help assess the situation.
If a patient is experiencing some of the hospice criteria for neurological conditions listed above and appears to be a candidate for hospice, please free free to contact us at 1-888-564-3405 for a professional consultation.
Ready to refer a patient?
If you're a healthcare professional ready to refer a patient with a neurological condition to hospice care, please submit a patient referral form online. Our dedicated team is here to provide support and guidance throughout the referral process.