1Care Health Services

Hospice & Home Health

Compassionate hospice care, home health, PDN, skilled nursing, and therapy services across Nevada — delivered at home with dignity, comfort, and clinical excellence.

Hospice & Home Health Services

Coordinated care at home through 1Care Hospice and 1Care Home Health — supporting adults and children across Nevada.

Under 1Care Health, patients and families can access a continuum of home-based services: comfort-focused hospice and palliative care through 1Care Hospice and skilled home health services including Private Duty Nursing (PDN), skilled nursing, and therapy.

Our goal is simple: the right care, in the right place, at the right time — whether a patient is managing a life-limiting illness, recovering from a hospitalization, or living with complex, ongoing medical needs.

1Care Hospice Services

Comfort-focused care for patients with life-limiting illness.

1Care Hospice provides individualized care for patients with a life-limiting illness and a prognosis of approximately six months or less who choose comfort care and symptom management rather than curative treatment.

What hospice involves

Comprehensive symptom and pain management
Emotional and psychological support for patients and families
Spiritual support tailored to beliefs and preferences
Education and coaching for family caregivers

Where hospice is provided

Patient’s home or family residence
Nursing and assisted living facilities
Group homes
Hospitals and inpatient settings (as needed)

Levels of hospice care

Routine Home Care Ongoing hospice visits wherever the patient lives.

Continuous Care Short-term, intensive support at home for uncontrolled symptoms.

General Inpatient Care Inpatient management when symptoms cannot be safely controlled at home.

Respite Care Short-term inpatient care to provide rest for family caregivers.

The hospice team

Medical Director (Physicians)
Hospice Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Nursing Assistants / Home Health Aides
Social Workers
Spiritual Counselors / Chaplains
Bereavement Support Specialists
Therapists (Physical, Occupational, Speech as appropriate)
Child Life Specialist (for pediatric programs)
Hospice Volunteers

Additional hospice services

Medication management related to the terminal diagnosis
Medical equipment delivery (e.g., hospital bed, oxygen, mobility devices)
Hospice care supplies (e.g., wound care, incontinence, comfort items)
Bereavement support for family members and caregivers
24/7 nurse availability for urgent questions and support

Hospice does not provide 24-hour “live-in” care, but nurses are on-call day and night, and visits can be increased when needs change.

Eligibility for hospice

Patients are generally eligible for hospice when:

A physician certifies a life-limiting illness with a prognosis of six months or less;
The focus of care shifts from cure to comfort and quality of life;
The patient or legal decision-maker elects hospice services.

Who pays for hospice services?

Hospice services are covered 100% by:

Medicare and Medicare HMO (Part A)
Nevada Medicaid and Medicaid HMO

Many contracted private insurance plans also cover hospice. Some commercial policies may require a co-pay or deductible. Our team will verify coverage and explain benefits before admission.

1Care Home Health Services

Skilled care at home for recovery, chronic conditions, and medically fragile patients.

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1Care Home Health provides skilled clinical care in the home for patients who are recovering from illness or surgery, managing chronic conditions, or living with complex medical needs.

Core Home Health services

Skilled Nursing — disease management, wound care, IV therapies, medication management, and patient/family teaching.
Private Duty Nursing (PDN) — extended-hour, one-on-one nursing care in the home for medically fragile patients (including pediatrics).
Therapy Services — Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy to support mobility, function, communication, and independence.
Home Health Aides — assistance with bathing, grooming, and activities of daily living as ordered by the physician.
Medical Social Work — resource coordination, psychosocial support, and long-term planning.

Where home health is provided

Patient’s private residence
Family homes and shared residences
Certain group homes or community settings (depending on coverage and plan of care)

Specialty programs

Pediatric PDN and pediatric skilled nursing at home
Complex chronic disease management (e.g., heart failure, COPD, diabetes, neurologic conditions)
DOL / Workers’ Compensation home health services (where eligible)
Post-hospital and post-surgical recovery support

Home Health coverage

Coverage for Home Health services may include:

Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans
Nevada Medicaid and managed Medicaid plans
Commercial / private insurance
Department of Labor / Workers’ Compensation (for eligible patients)

Our team confirms benefits, obtains prior authorization when required, and explains any out-of-pocket responsibilities before starting services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions from patients and families considering hospice or home health.

Can my pain and symptoms be controlled at home?

Yes. Pain and many other symptoms can often be managed safely at home. Our nurses work with your physician to adjust medications and interventions, and a nurse is available 24/7 for urgent concerns.

Can I go back to the hospital and still receive hospice care?

Many issues that might lead to an emergency room visit can be managed by the hospice team at home. If hospitalization is necessary, we coordinate with the hospital and support your transition back home as soon as it is appropriate.

Does hospice provide 24-hour in-home care?

Hospice does not typically provide 24-hour “live-in” care. Instead, we schedule regular visits and remain on-call 24/7 for urgent issues. We also teach family and caregivers how to provide daily care safely and confidently.

Is there an out-of-pocket cost for hospice services?

Hospice services are covered 100% by Medicare, Medicare HMO, Nevada Medicaid, and Medicaid HMO. Some commercial insurance plans may require co-pays or deductibles. We review all coverage details with you before admission.

How do I know if hospice or home health is more appropriate?

Hospice is usually appropriate when the focus is comfort and quality of life at the end of life. Home Health is generally focused on recovery, stabilization, and clinical management in the home. Our intake team can review your situation and help you and your physician decide which level of care is most appropriate.

How do we get started with 1Care?

Families, patients, or providers can contact us directly. We will gather information, verify benefits, collaborate with the ordering provider, and schedule an evaluation for hospice or home health services.