Heartland Hospice in McAlester, Oklahoma provides hospice care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families. The service offers 24/7 support focused on managing pain, addressing emotional and spiritual needs, and enabling patients to receive care in the comfort of their own homes or other familiar settings.
The hospice care team includes physicians, nurses, social workers, volunteers, hospice aides, and chaplains who work together to develop personalized care plans. Care addresses physical symptom management through medication and other interventions, emotional support through professional counseling, and spiritual care tailored to individual beliefs and needs.
Heartland Hospice recognizes the demands on family caregivers and offers short-term respite care to give loved ones time to rest. The organization also provides bereavement services and grief counseling for up to 13 months following a patient's death, supporting families through their loss with a professional team of counselors and social workers.
Patients appropriate for hospice care typically have a life expectancy of six months or less and may have conditions including end-stage heart disease, COPD, Alzheimer's disease, ALS, or cancer. Most patients can choose to receive care at home, at a relative's or friend's home, in an assisted living facility, nursing home, or hospital if specialized medical assistance is needed. Patients remain free to leave hospice care if their condition improves or they wish to pursue curative treatment.
The organization honors veterans through its "We Honor Veterans" program, which includes a focused admissions process, veteran-centered care planning, and identification of available veteran benefits. Heartland Hospice is part of the Gentiva family of providers and is ACHC accredited. Hospice care is covered under the Medicare Hospice Benefit, most Medicaid plans, and many private insurance plans, which typically cover medications, medical supplies, and equipment related to care.