We at Hospice of Acadiana are confident that we offer far more services and a greater quality of care than any other Hospice in Acadiana.  

 

Why? Our not-for-profit status means that money left over after operating expenses goes back into: 1. Patient Care, and 2. Program Development.  It NEVER goes to investors from out of town or state, or large executive salaries.  All proceeds from patient care stay right here in Acadiana and are invested into the betterment of Acadiana's people.

 

Use this list to compare our services with any of our competitors. 

 

Medical Services

Volunteer Physicians

24 hour service, professional staff, durable equipment, medical supplies & medication.

• 24-hour physician on call

• Professional staff on call 24 hours a day/7 days a week

• Over 15 Volunteer Physicians - Still Making House Calls

• Multiple Physicians Certified in Hospice and Palliative Care

• Skilled and supportive nursing services

 

Volunteers

• Over 400 trained volunteers who will:

• Spend time with patients, read, play cards, etc. providing respite to the caregiver

• Run errands

• Pick up groceries

• Play music and provide a companion at the patient's most vulnerable time.

 

Mon Ami

• Volunteer support for patients who are suffering from life-limiting illness and are not yet receiving hospice care who:

• Spend time with patients by reading, playing cards, and listening

• Run errands

• Pick up groceries

• Pray and offer support for the patient and family members

 

Pet Peace of Mind

• A program that provides pet services to hospice patients that allows us to:

• Arrange for pet placement, if needed, after the patient passes

• Fund emergency pet boarding

• Provide pet food for those in need

• Schedule vet appointments

• Transport the pet to the vet or groomer

• Walk the dog, change kitty litter

• Feed pets

 

Clinical Staff

• 12 nurses with National Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care: The Most in Acadiana

• Certified Wound Care Nurse

• Certified Home Health Aides

• Registered Pharmacist with meds delivered right to your home

• Massage Therapists

• Physical, occupational, and speech therapists

• Massage Therapists

• A registered dietician providing dietary counseling

• Social Workers offering emotional support and can help with matters such as living wills

Hospice Care

• Only non-profit hospice in Acadiana

• 24-hour physician on call

• Professional staff on call 24-hours a day/7 days a week

• Skilled and supportive nursing services

• Durable medical equipment (beds, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.)

• Medical supplies

• Medication (as appropriate under medicare)

• Prescription delivery

• Hospice care for the indigent population of Acadiana

 

FREE Bereavement Counseling for All Residents of Acadiana

• ​Counseling and support for patients and family members​

• multiple licensed counselors specializing in grief counseling

• Free individual counseling

• Free Support Groups

• Free Workshops on Loss and Transition

• Labyrinth Walks

• Community Transitions - counseling and support offered to those suffering through life altering illnesses.

 

Levels of Care

Home and respite care.

• Essential Home Care

• Continuous Skilled Home Care

• Inpatient General Care

• Inpatient Respite Care

 

Service Area

• We service a 50 mile radius, covering Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St Mary, and Vermilion Parishes

• Partnerships with hospitals

• Management of in-patient hospice units

• Agreements with nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout the service area

 

Education

• Patient/Family education - provides training on topics such as medical directives, infection control, medication safety, nutrition, physical signs and symptoms, stress management and caring for the caregiver

• Camp Brave Hearts - provides support for children who are faced with the challenges of grief through a two-day summer camp

 

We Honor Veterans

• The only level-4 Program in Acadiana

• Visitation by volunteers who have previously served in the military if desired

 

No One Dies Alone Program

• Staffed by volunteers who rotate in shifts so patients without family won't be alone at the time of death

 

 

Cost of Hospice Care

Learn more about Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and funding from the Hospice Foundation of Acadiana.

 

• Approximately 75% of our patients receive services covered by Medicare.

• About 8%, have services covered by their private insurance.

• Close to 8% have services covered by Medicaid.

• About 9% of our patients receive “free” services made possible by support of the community.
   

As a non-profit organization, Hospice of Acadiana accepts Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance. On rare occasions, there will be an out of pocket expense. Our contracts with insurance companies do require we bill for unmet deductibles and co-insurances.

 

A Community Service

When Hospice of Acadiana was established in 1983, one of the guiding principles was a pledge to accept all medically eligible patients, regardless of their ability to pay for services. Since that time, we have dedicated ourselves to compassionate care for the dying as a form of community ministry rather than as a business and set quality of care, not financial reward, as the ultimate measure of our success.

 

The Indigent Patient Fund

To establish and maintain an indigent patient fund—from which the cost of providing care to patients without means can be paid.

Hospice of Acadiana has relied on the generosity of the community, primarily in the form of foundation and corporate grants, United Way grants, memorial gifts, donations, and special events fund-raising.

 

For more information on hospice services, contact: Marilyn Arton, RN CHPN, Admission Coordinator at 337.232.1234 or by email:  referral@hospiceacadiana.com or fill out the form below for more information.

 

 

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