Routine Care

Compassionate Hospice Care Wherever You Call Home

Routine Home Care is the most common level of hospice, providing ongoing support, symptom management, and comfort-focused care in the place you feel safest — your home.

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What Is Routine Home Care?

Routine Home Care (RHC) is the standard level of hospice care provided to patients who are medically stable but still require ongoing support for symptom management and comfort.

This care is delivered wherever the patient resides, including:

• Private residence

• Assisted living facility

• Board and care

• Skilled nursing facility

The goal is to maintain comfort, dignity, and quality of life without the need for continuous or inpatient care.

Who Qualifies for Routine Home Care?

Patients may qualify when they:

• Have a life-limiting illness with a prognosis of 6 months or less (if the disease follows its normal course)

• Do not require continuous nursing care or inpatient symptom management

• Need intermittent skilled nursing visits and interdisciplinary support

What Services Are Included?

Clinical Services

• Skilled nursing visits for symptom and medication management

• Pain and comfort care planning

• Medication oversight

• Home Health Aide assistance

• Medical Social Worker support

• Spiritual counseling

Support Services

Additional Support

• Volunteer services

• Durable medical equipment (DME)

• Medical supplies related to the terminal diagnosis

How Often Are Visits Provided?

Care is intermittent but consistent, based on patient needs:

• Nursing visits are scheduled regularly and adjusted as conditions change

• On-call support is available 24/7

• Additional visits can be arranged if symptoms worsen

Where Is Routine Home Care Provided?

Routine Home Care is flexible and follows the patient:

• At home

• In assisted living communities

• In skilled nursing facilities

Care Team

Your care is managed by a dedicated hospice team, including:

• Physician / Medical Director

• Registered Nurse (Case Manager)

• Home Health Aide

• Social Worker

• Spiritual Counselor

When Does Routine Home Care Change?

If symptoms become unmanaged or more intensive care is required, the level of care may change to:

• Continuous Home Care

• General Inpatient Care

Our team continuously evaluates your condition to ensure the right level of care is provided at all times.

Understanding Routine Care Services

You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone

Our care team is here to guide you every step of the way with compassion, clarity, and immediate support.

• 24/7 access to real people, not call centers
• Immediate admission support and coordination
• Compassionate guidance for families and patients