Hospice Care from Arcy Healthcare – Denton, TX
Hospice care is comfort-focused care for someone with a terminal illness, delivered by a licensed hospice agency's team of nurses, aides, social workers, and chaplains wherever the person lives, with the goal of easing symptoms rather than curing the illness.
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Arcy Hospice provides hospice care in patients' homes—including houses, apartments, and extended care facilities—with an interdisciplinary team of nurses, social workers, chaplains, aides, volunteers, and therapists. They also offer short-term inpatient hospital care when needed to manage symptoms or provide caregiver respite.
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How It Works Here
- Visits by trained hospice nurses, social workers, chaplains, home health aides, volunteers, and therapists as needed
- Advanced symptom control and pain management methods
- Coordination of community services and resources
- Trained volunteers providing companionship, support, and respite for caregivers
- Education and bereavement support for families and caregivers for 13 months after loss
- Short-term inpatient hospital care available to manage symptoms or provide caregiver rest, with team remaining involved to transition patient back to home
- Patients can continue seeing their own attending physician; Arcy coordinates individualized care plan
What Stands Out About Arcy Healthcare – Denton, TX
- Phones answered 24 hours a day by staff, never an answering service
- Locally owned and operated since 2007
- Established with highest standards of State of Texas, Medicare, and Medicaid
- Member of National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
- Certified Great Place to Work
- Each employee and volunteer undergoes criminal background and reference checks before patient contact and receives extensive orientation and ongoing training
- Member of Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce
Who Arcy Healthcare – Denton, TX Supports
Patients with life-limiting illnesses (typically six months or less as certified by physician) and their families seeking comfort-focused care rather than curative treatment. Conditions served include cancer, heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease, liver disease, neurological diseases, stroke, coma, AIDS, and ALS.
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How do I start hospice care with Arcy?
Call 469.293.1515 or email administrator@arcyhospice.com. Arcy will contact the patient's physician to confirm hospice is appropriate, and a registered nurse will visit the prospective patient and family to provide information, gather details for care planning, and answer questions.
What insurance covers Arcy's hospice care?
Hospice care services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurance companies. A majority of hospice patients are over 65 and entitled to services under the Medicare Hospice Benefit, which covers all aspects of hospice care with little out-of-pocket expense. Arcy staff will work with each patient and family to identify payer sources.
Can I continue seeing my own doctor if I choose Arcy Hospice?
Yes. Patients are encouraged to continue receiving care from their attending physician. Arcy Hospice will work with your personal physician to coordinate an individualized care plan. A Medical Director is also available to help patients who do not have a primary physician.
What happens if I need help on a weekend, holiday, or night?
Arcy professionals are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Registered nurses are on call to resolve concerns via telephone or, if necessary, with a visit.
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