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How is Hospice Care Different from Hospital Care?

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Whether you’re making the decision for yourself or a loved one facing a serious illness, choosing between hospice care and hospital care is a very important decision. Both options provide care for serious illnesses but will differ depending on your healthcare goals.

Goals of Care

difference of hospice care and hospital care

The biggest difference between hospice and hospital care is the goal or outcome of the care. In a hospital, the goal of care is curative treatment for serious illnesses, injuries, or medical emergencies. Often, this type of care can be aggressive and invasive, whereas hospice care is the opposite.

Hospice care focuses on quality of life over curative treatments. It’s a type of care that makes sure that patients live out their days with peace, dignity, and respect. Instead of curative treatments, hospice care makes sure that the patient is comfortable through symptom and pain control, emotional and spiritual support.

Hospice care is not giving up. It’s about choosing to live out your days comfortably.

Setting and Environment

Much like the name implies, hospital care takes place in a hospital building or medical clinic, whereas hospice care can be provided anywhere the patient calls home. For some, this means their private home, a nursing home, or an assisted living facility.

Because the goal of hospice care is to make the patient always feel comfortable and prioritize peace, the environment is very different from a hospital. It’s slower-paced and created to feel like home.

Type of Care Teams

In hospital care, care teams are often made up of doctors, nurses, and specialists who focus on medical treatment and life-saving interventions. Hospice care teams are made up of many different members, like nurses, doctors, social workers, chaplains, counsellors, and volunteers.

The reason why hospice care teams are interdisciplinary is that hospice care doesn’t just care for the physical needs of a patient but also their emotional and spiritual needs. Care teams collaborate on care and focus on family-centered care.

Emotional and Family Support

Unlike hospital care, hospice care also places emphasis on family and emotional support. Our emotions play a huge role in how we handle pain, and caring for the emotional needs and even spiritual needs can help patients and their families find peace and closure during this time.

Hospice care also offers grief support for families to prepare them for the passing of their loved one and equip them with appropriate coping methods.

Hospice Care that Honors Life in Orange County

Whether you or a loved one is starting hospice care, we are ready to support you with compassionate and professional care. We understand the complex emotions that starting hospice can come with, and our team is already ready to answer your questions and support you in any way we can. To learn more about Orange Hospice, contact our team today at (714) 790-0594.

Weldon C.
Weldon C.
20:28 18 Nov 24
The caregivers that assisted our family were always professional, and compassionate! This enabled my family member to live in our family home, witch kept his Independence and personal identity intact which meant a lot to him thank you thank you all
My Nurse Concierge Nursing S.
My Nurse Concierge Nursing S.
05:07 15 Nov 24
I've worked as a nurse for quite some time, and I'm a passionate home care nurse. I've worked for many different home health and hospice agencies, and one of my favorite agencies to work with is Orange Hospice. I truly admire their philosophy of reaching out to the community and listening to what people say about what they want for their care. Moreover, they do put their patients as a top priority, and I see the difference that they are making in other people's lives. I'm glad to have found a good agency to introduce to people who need hospice services.
Weldon C.
Weldon C.
18:07 14 Nov 24
The caregivers that assisted our family were always professional, and compassionate! This enabled my family member to live in our family home, witch kept his Independence and personal identity intact which meant a lot to him thank you thank you all
Sung P.
Sung P.
05:25 14 Nov 24
"Exceptional Care and Compassionate Support!"Our family recently experienced the incredible support of Orange Hospice, and we couldn't be more grateful. From the very beginning, we were met with warmth, empathy, and professionalism. The entire team went above and beyond to ensure that our loved one was comfortable and cared for with the utmost dignity.The nurses and care coordinators were always attentive, answering all our questions and providing updates with kindness and patience. They made sure not only that our family member was at ease but also that we, as a family, felt supported throughout the entire process.What stood out the most was the genuine compassion of the staff. They didn't just treat it as a job; they truly cared about our loved one's comfort and our family's well-being. The level of personalized care and emotional support we received was beyond our expectations.If you're looking for a hospice service that truly cares, I highly recommend Orange Hospice. They made a difficult time so much more bearable for our family, and for that, we are deeply thankful.
Weldon C.
Weldon C.
22:03 13 Nov 24
The caregivers that assisted our family were always professional, and compassionate! This enabled my family member to live in our family home, witch kept his Independence and personal identity intact which meant a lot to him thank you thank you all
sook C.
sook C.
22:30 12 Nov 24
I really liked Orange Hospice's services. My mother was well cared for by the staff, they were all very caring and compassionate to my mother and my family. Thank you so much especially to Natt and the rest of the team for the loving care you gave to my family.
Darlene F.
Darlene F.
18:48 08 Nov 24
I positive .my Aunt would have never received the level of care that Orange Hospice has provided. I only need to text Nat and literally within hours I have whatever meds, weekly texts from.the urses in detail listing all her vitals, her conversation , her well.being alert etc. I.consider myself and our family extremely fortunate to.have been provided this level of care. Believe I have heard horror stories from my friends concerning their loved ones. My Aunt just celebrated her 96th birthday omOctober 18th. That would not have been possible withoutOrange Hospice. A shout out to Kathy for her detsiled weekly assessments . You have definitely extended her life. Thanks to all of you
Walker P.
Walker P.
05:14 08 Nov 24
This is an excellent hospice company. As a DON at one of the leading Skilled Nursing Facilities in the Orange County area I would 100 percent recommend this company. Always professional and on point. All nursing services are on point.
Nam P.
Nam P.
15:54 30 Oct 24
I can't express enough gratitude for the compassionate care my loved one received at Orange Hospice. The staff were incredibly attentive, providing not just medical support, but also emotional comfort during a very challenging time.Thank you
Maurice L.
Maurice L.
00:14 23 Oct 24
Orange Hospice delivered exceptional service that truly exceeded our expectations. We are immensely grateful for their unwavering support during a difficult time. Their team was consistently available whenever we needed assistance, ensuring that our family member received the highest level of care. We were particularly impressed by their compassionate approach and extensive knowledge, which provided us with comfort and confidence throughout the entire process. Thank you, Orange Hospice, for your remarkable dedication and support.
Sydney P.
Sydney P.
23:24 22 Oct 24
Orange Hospice was a true blessing for our family as they cared for my grandmother with such tenderness and respect. The staff was attentive, patient, and always went above and beyond to ensure she was comfortable and well-cared for. They also provided emotional support for our family during a very difficult time. The compassion and professionalism they showed made a huge difference, and we are forever grateful for their kindness. We couldn’t recommend Orange Hospice enough for anyone needing hospice care.
Maile F.
Maile F.
16:32 27 Aug 24
I am deeply grateful for the Orange Hospice team. The staff consistently went above and beyond to provide our whole family with comfort and care when we needed it most. The warm and compassionate environment offered our family much needed support during a difficult time and we will always be grateful for everything they did to help us during this time.
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