Stage one or level one hospice, as defined by Medicare, involves routine home care with a range of services provided at home, in a nursing facility, or any other place. Stage one hospice services usually involve the following:
• Nursing care
• Pain medications
• Occupational therapy
• Speech-language pathology services
• Medical supplies and equipment
• Social services
• Nutrition counseling
• Spiritual support
Routine home care aims to provide emotional support and care for the patient’s physical needs.
