Continuum Home Health & Hospice
Hospice
Jacksonville, NC
Gentiva Hospice
Hospice
Swansboro, NC
Gentiva Hospice provides hospice, palliative, and home health care across 450+ U.S. locations, with 24/7 nurse contact and ACHC accreditation.
- Patients and families needing hospice care at home
- Life-limiting illness support involving physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
- Serious or complex illness symptom management through palliative care
Quick to connect—quick to care; equipped to respond quickly as care needs evolve
Lower Cape Fear Lifecare - Onslow County Office
Hospice
Jacksonville, NC
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare provides nonprofit hospice care across 14 counties in Eastern North and South Carolina and has served the community for more than four decades.
- Hospice care during life’s final journey
- Palliative symptom and pain management while continuing treatment
- Dementia support for families and caregivers
Hospice in nearby counties
FAQ
How is hospice care paid for in North Carolina?
Hospice is commonly covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance, but eligibility, covered services, and out-of-pocket costs vary by plan. Ask the hospice provider for a benefits and cost review before starting care.
What should I look for when choosing a hospice provider?
Compare 24/7 clinical access, symptom-management services, caregiver and grief support, palliative-care options, accreditation, and whether the provider serves the patient’s home or facility.
How quickly can hospice care begin?
Hospice generally starts after a referral, clinical evaluation, and certification of eligibility; the exact timing depends on the patient’s condition and the provider’s intake process. Ask whether an urgent evaluation is available.
Should I call hospice or 911 during a medical emergency?
Call the hospice team first for symptom changes when the patient is enrolled, since hospice can guide urgent care according to the care plan. Call 911 for an immediate life-threatening emergency unless the patient’s documented goals of care specify otherwise.