Good Shepherd Hospice admits patients diagnosed with life-limiting illnesses who have a prognosis of one year or less. Though most hospice insurance benefits only cover services for the last six months of life, individuals who meet Good Shepherd Hospice's admission criteria will receive care regardless of their ability to pay. Please contact a representative at the number listed below for more information about private insurance and Medicare benefits.

Admission Criteria
•Patient is diagnosed with a life-limiting illness
•Patient's prognosis is one year or less - if the disease takes its natural course - as confirmed by an attending physician
•Patient is primarily interested in a palliative plan of care
•Patient and family desire Good Shepherd Hospice services
Referral Information
Usually patients are referred to Good Shepherd Hospice by their primary care physician. However, the process can be initiated by other health care professionals, family members, friends, clergy or patients themselves. For more information, call your Good Shepherd Hospice Representative or our 24-hour, toll-free Admissions Department line at 1-800-544-3280.