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In reply to the discussion: A Fitting Final Gift From Jimmy Carter [View all]Ms. Toad
(35,194 posts)45. Medicare covers nearly all of the costs of in home hospice care.
Room and board is generally covered by original Medicare (depending on the supplement police purchased)
Private insurance also generally covers it.
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Everything you said, and I keep my own end close, as a welcome visitor in my thoughts. Peace.
Magoo48
Aug 2023
#13
More people need to understand that Hospice DOESN'T ALWAYS DEATH....My BFF's daddy
The_REAL_Ecumenist
Aug 2023
#22
I was thinking about in-facility care only. Of course, in-home care would be more affordable.
jaxexpat
Aug 2023
#65
My sister had horrible dementia, but was not able to stay in a care facility
Attilatheblond
Aug 2023
#52
Thank you for this... After seeing both my parents pass in 2022-23 it was a real eye opener
FirstLight
Aug 2023
#74