Patient Referral

Working with patients near the end of life and their families is a tremendous privilege, one that helps each of us grow as human beings and connects us together as a community.

At Sanctuary Hospice, the needs of our patients and their families come first. We work closely with doctors and nurses in the community to support the care of seriously ill patients and to relieve suffering. We are happy to contribute personally to that care by communicating directly with physicians, assisting in symptom management, and providing care coordination, among other things, as well as making house calls as needed in close coordination with community physicians and their staff.

We would be delighted to discuss our services, assist in pain and symptom management, or to answer any other questions you may have. We are proud of our colleagues and the outstanding work they do. Likewise we are honored and humbled to be part of such wonderful communities of caring.

Admission Criteria

Clinical Reference Scales

The following reference scales are used by healthcare professionals in various settings. These scales are incorporated in the Diagnosis Guidelines and are often documented by our clinical staff in the care of our patients.

Please see Diagnosis Guidelines for more specific admission criteria.

Palliative Performance Scale (PPS)

Functional Assessment Staging Tool (FAST)

    State and Federal regulations require that the following two criteria be met for a patient to be eligible for hospice care:

    1. Two physicians must certify the patient’s life expectancy is 6 months or less, if the illness runs its normal course.

    2. Patient has chosen care that focuses on symptom management rather than curative treatment.

        Individuals eligible for Sanctuary Hospice’s services may experience some or all of the following:

        • Frequent hospitalizations
        • Progressive weight loss
        • Deteriorating mental abilities
        • Recurrent infections
        • Decreased ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
        • Sanctuary Hospice’s patients do not have to be homebound

          Patient Referral Form

          Submit your information to Sanctuary Home Health and our leadership team will reach out to you.

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          What makes us different?

          Our team of experienced professionals works closely with you, your caregivers and physician to develop a personalized treatment plan. We’re dedicated to supporting individuals with compassion, care, dignity, and excellence. Hospice is a special kind of care.

          Family Focused

          Hospice care is family-centered. We value including the patient and their loved ones in making decisions.

          Quality and Compassion

          Our hospice providers are hired based off more then just their skill set but their ability to connect with their patients.

          Customized For You

          We understand everyone‘s hospice situation is different, so we make sure to customize your care plan to fit your individual needs.