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Legacy Hospice
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Clear Guidelines

Hospice Eligibility & Same-Day Intake

Understanding clinical qualifications, 100% Medicare coverage, and our 3-step rapid admission roadmap.

Clinical Criteria

Who Is Eligible for Hospice?

Hospice is designed for individuals facing a life-limiting illness where goals transition from curative treatments to symptom relief and quality of life.

Key Qualifications:

  • Physician certification of life expectancy of 6 months or less if the illness runs its natural course.
  • Transition from curative hospitalizations to comfort-oriented palliative relief.
  • Qualifying conditions: CHF, COPD, Dementia/Alzheimer's, Cancer, Renal Failure, ALS.
Patient Comfort
100% Medicare Covered

Zero Out-of-Pocket Costs

  • ✓ All RN, CNA, and MSW home visits
  • ✓ All comfort medications for qualifying diagnosis
  • ✓ Medical equipment (Hospital beds, oxygen, wheelchairs)
  • ✓ Medical supplies (Bandages, personal care items)
  • ✓ 13 months of bereavement grief support
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How Soon Can We Start?

Our 3-Step Same-Day Admission Roadmap

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Step 1: Phone Consultation

Call us 24/7 at +1 928-460-5223 or submit our online form. We listen to your loved one's needs and coordinate with their physician.

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Step 2: In-Person Assessment

Our hospice nurse travels to your home, hospital room, or care facility in Yavapai County to perform a gentle clinical evaluation.

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Step 3: Same-Day Admission

Comfort medications and necessary equipment are delivered immediately. Care begins without delay.