Home hospice care allows patients to be cared for in the comfort of their homes with loved ones by their side. With an accompanying comprehensive suite of support that ranges from professional medical attention, caregiver training and equipment loan, at no charge, home hospice care is definitely a viable option in helping loved ones with life-limiting illnesses, be well supported at home.

HCA is a registered charity that provides home hospice care services free-of-charge to all our patients regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, nationality and financial status.

Frequency of home visits is dependent on the patient’s condition and the caregiver needs. They range from once to twice weekly, once fortnightly or monthly. Our clinical staff will assess and recommend accordingly.

If the doctor or nurse decides to start a patient on new medication during a home visit consultation, the first dose is usually provided free-of-charge. Subsequently, a prescription will be provided for future doses.

Certain equipment like hospital beds, oxygen concentrators, wheelchairs, commode chairs, air mattresses, walking frames etc. are available on loan with a refundable deposit of $100. Priority is always given to families with financial difficulties. The primary nurse will facilitate the loan of equipment.

The primary care nurse and doctor will facilitate admission to an in-patient hospice or hospital (depending on the patient’s medical condition and as desired by patient and/or family members). Our staff will also ensure good transition and continuation of care when necessary.