AseraCare Hospice Care, an Amedisys Company

AseraCare Hospice Care, an Amedisys Company, provides hospice care in Richmond, Indiana. Hospice is specialized care for people with terminal illness focused on pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and assistance for families and caregivers rather than curative treatment.

The care team includes physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, bereavement counselors, hospice aides, and volunteers who work together to develop personalized care plans. Services include nursing care, medication management, help with activities of daily living, emotional and spiritual support, and family counseling. The hospice team is available 24/7 to meet patient and family needs, with visit frequency increasing as the patient's illness progresses.

Family support is a key component of care. Social workers and chaplains help families cope with grief and end-of-life planning, while trained volunteers provide companionship and practical assistance. After a patient's death, families can receive up to one year of bereavement support and counseling, including both virtual and in-person support groups.

The community serves patients throughout a wide region including Bartholomew, Blackford, Boone, Clinton, Dearborn, Decatur, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Grant, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Henry, Howard, Jay, Jennings, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Putnam, Randolph, Ripley, Rush, Shelby, Tipton, Union, and Wayne counties. AseraCare participates in the We Honor Veterans program to address veterans' unique end-of-life care needs.

Hospice services are typically 100% covered by Medicare Part A, Medicaid in most states, and many private or managed care insurance plans for eligible patients. Medications, equipment, and supplies related to the terminal illness are covered as part of the service.