Business Details
Your Trusted Hospice & Home Care Provider in St. Louis
At Alternative Hospice, we provide compassionate, comprehensive care for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. Our experienced team of medical professionals and dedicated volunteers specializes in integrating traditional hospice services with holistic healthcare approaches to address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Established to offer personalized care in the St. Louis area, we maintain dignity and comfort through customized treatment plans while supporting families throughout the care process. Our services include wound care, physical therapy, medication management, and fall prevention programs delivered in patients' homes.We also offer private duty care options with certified nursing assistants and licensed professionals, focusing on independence and affordability. Our commitment to transparent communication ensures families receive clear guidance about eligibility and coverage options. Through complementary therapies like massage and spiritual counseling, we address the full spectrum of patient needs while prioritizing comfort over cure. As a locally operated provider, we emphasize personalized attention and community-based care solutions tailored to individual circumstances.
Services
Hospice Care
Home Health Care
Private Duty Services
Complementary Therapy
Bereavement Support
Highlights and features
- We integrate holistic healthcare with traditional medical services
- Our team includes skilled nurses and licensed therapists
- We develop individualized rehabilitation programs
- We provide 24/7 personalized care options
- We maintain affordable private duty care solutions
Services
Hospice Care
Our hospice program combines standard medical treatments with holistic therapies to address advanced illnesses. Skilled professionals create personalized care plans focusing on comfort rather than cure. We provide emotional and spiritual support for patients and families during life-limiting diagnoses, emphasizing dignity through home-based care.
Home Health Care
Skilled nurses and therapists deliver medical care in patients' residences. Services include wound management, IV therapy, and physical rehabilitation. We develop customized recovery plans for post-injury conditions, chronic illnesses, and aging-related needs. Our team ensures continuity of care through regular home visits and medication monitoring.
Private Duty Services
Certified caregivers provide personalized assistance with daily activities. Services include medication reminders, personal hygiene support, and meal preparation. Our flexible care plans allow individuals to maintain independence while receiving necessary medical supervision. Private duty options offer affordable alternatives to institutional care facilities.
Complementary Therapy
We integrate alternative therapies with conventional medical care to address total patient well-being. Services include therapeutic massage, music therapy, and spiritual counseling. These evidence-based approaches help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Our therapists work alongside medical teams to create balanced treatment plans.
Bereavement Support
Our trained counselors provide emotional support for families before and after patient loss. Services include individual counseling sessions and support groups. We help navigate the grieving process through personalized guidance and community resources. Bereavement care continues for up to 13 months following a patient's passing.
Questions
What is hospice care?
Hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for life-limiting illnesses. We provide medical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and families through home-based services.
What home health services do you offer?
We provide wound care, physical therapy, IV treatments, and medication management. Our licensed therapists develop personalized rehabilitation plans for recovery from injuries or chronic conditions.
How does private duty care work?
Private duty offers customized assistance with daily activities. Certified caregivers provide personal care, medication reminders, and housekeeping services tailored to individual needs and schedules.
Do you accept insurance coverage?
Medicare and Medicaid cover most hospice and home health services. Private duty care provides flexible payment options. Contact our team for specific billing questions.
