Continuum Palliative Care
Address
1350 Division Road
Suite 205
West Warwick, RI 02893
(800) 969-8606
Description:
Continuum Hospice has been providing compassionate and high-quality hospice care for years. They encourage you to call or visit one of their offices to get more information. They work every day of the week, and they are happy to schedule an appointment to visit with you day or night to discuss the services they provide. It!s important for Continuum Hospice to be responsive to your needs and they are committed to helping you whenever you need them.
Continuum Hospice was founded in 2008 with the mission to provide quality of life at the end of life. No request is too small, and no health need is too large for our specialized staff to address. If you give them the opportunity to serve you and they don!t exceed your expectations, please contact them directly. Your feedback is essential to them and vital to the service we provide to future patients, families, and healthcare professionals. It is our family!s wish to care for their community with the same compassion and dignity they would provide to their own families.
Their care team provides an extensive collection of services including nurses, nursing, home health aides, durable medical equipment, medical supplies, medications and volunteers.
Services
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Description
Continuum provides regular bereavement support groups for their patientsâ families Continuum Hospice provides their patientsâ families with bereavement support up to 13 months following death, making sure that families have the support that they need.
Availability
As needed by families and caregivers
Hours
Varies
Eligibility
Existing client
Fees
None
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Description
We have extensive hospice and end of life resources for patients and their families. What Does Continuum Do? We provide care to all age groups during the final stages of life. You will have an experienced team of physicians, registered nurses, certified nurse aides, medical social workers, counselors, and trained volunteers available to help you and your family manage your illness. Your physician and Continuum Hospice will work with you to set up a comprehensive plan of care to manage your symptoms and assess the needs of your family. Your family or another caregiver will be with you, and members of our team will make regular visits to ensure your comfort. A nurse and a physician are on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to give you and your family support and care when you need it. Continuumâs physicians, our Medical Directors, provide additional support to patientsâ existing physician(s). They are an additional resource for the hospice team, the community doctor, the patient, and their family. While patients can choose for one of our Medical Directors to be the attending physician, most often we play a coordination role with the patientâs existing doctor. Referrals are required prior authorization for hospice services, with which we can help No one is denied service because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, diagnosis, or inability to pay for services provided. If patients do not qualify for Medicare or Medicaid/Medi-Cal, private insurance will often cover the associated expenses. Continuum works with a large and growing number of insurers including â¦Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare and USFHP. Coverage does differ by office, based on insurance carrier.
Availability
Call for more information
Hours
Varies
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
You are eligible for Continuumâs services if you have a life-limiting illness and have chosen care that focuses on symptom management rather than curative treatment. Diagnosis commonly associated with our services include: Alzheimerâs disease Cardiovascular disease Liver/Renal disease Cancer Neurological disease Respiratory disease Stroke or Coma Other life-limiting illnesses Individuals eligible for Continuumâs services may experience some or all of the following: Frequent hospitalizations Deteriorating mental abilities Recurrent infections Decreased ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Other specific decline in condition
Fees
Medicare Medicaid/Medi-Cal Private Insurance
Intake Procedure
Phone, referral required
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Hospice Care in Nursing Facilities & Assisted Living Facilities Hospice care is provided wherever a patient calls home. Added Value of Hospice in Nursing Facilities & Assisted Living Facilities -Reinterprets rehabilitative goals into palliative care goals -Aggressively treats uncomfortable symptoms -Care team assists Facility, resident and family in identifying realistic short and long term goals -Supports Facility in helping physicians understand resident self- determination and informed consent -Residents and families receive time from the hospice care team for working on psychosocial and spiritual issues -Helps maintain residents âat homeâ in the facility during dying process -Allows the Facility to market a âcontinuum of careâ -Supplies care and support with greater presence than nursing facility staffing patterns allow -Resident families and Facility staff are supported with bereavement services after the death of the resident -Hospice helps ensure discussion of end-of-life issues -Helps assure proper documentation and execution of DNR orders according to residentâs wishes -Works with families to plan funerals to alleviate stress at time of death There are many ways in which nursing facilities can provide high-quality end-of-life care that is consistent with residents' wishes. Successful approaches can include developing a facility statement regarding end-of-life philosophy; using palliative care protocols that define appropriate pain management; and documenting the goals and wishes of a resident at the end of life. Offering hospice care, when appropriate, is also a strategy that reflects a facility's commitment to these goals. When a nursing facility enters into a contract with a hospice provider, many different types of benefits will accrue. The hospice interdisciplinary staff is available as a resource to facility staff, at the same time they are providing care to the resident.
Hours
24/7
Fees
Medicare Medicaid Private health insurance
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
We have extensive hospice and end of life resources for patients and their families. What Does Continuum Do? We provide care to all age groups during the final stages of life. You will have an experienced team of physicians, registered nurses, certified nurse aides, medical social workers, counselors, and trained volunteers available to help you and your family manage your illness. Your physician and Continuum Hospice will work with you to set up a comprehensive plan of care to manage your symptoms and assess the needs of your family. Your family or another caregiver will be with you, and members of our team will make regular visits to ensure your comfort. A nurse and a physician are on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to give you and your family support and care when you need it. Continuumâs physicians, our Medical Directors, provide additional support to patientsâ existing physician(s). They are an additional resource for the hospice team, the community doctor, the patient, and their family. While patients can choose for one of our Medical Directors to be the attending physician, most often we play a coordination role with the patientâs existing doctor. Referrals are required prior authorization for hospice services, with which we can help No one is denied service because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, diagnosis, or inability to pay for services provided. If patients do not qualify for Medicare or Medicaid/Medi-Cal, private insurance will often cover the associated expenses. Continuum works with a large and growing number of insurers including â¦Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare and USFHP. Coverage does differ by office, based on insurance carrier.
Availability
Call for more information
Hours
Varies
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
You are eligible for Continuumâs services if you have a life-limiting illness and have chosen care that focuses on symptom management rather than curative treatment. Diagnosis commonly associated with our services include: Alzheimerâs disease Cardiovascular disease Liver/Renal disease Cancer Neurological disease Respiratory disease Stroke or Coma Other life-limiting illnesses Individuals eligible for Continuumâs services may experience some or all of the following: Frequent hospitalizations Deteriorating mental abilities Recurrent infections Decreased ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Other specific decline in condition
Fees
Medicare Medicaid/Medi-Cal Private Insurance
Intake Procedure
Phone, referral required
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
24/7
Varies on service
Intake Process:
Phone, Web
Program Fees:
Varies on services
Health Insurance
Eligibility:
Individuals are eligible for hospice care when a physician makes a clinical determination that life expectancy is six months or less if the terminal illness runs its normal course.
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
Related Resource
Volunteer Opportunities:
They would love to have you as a hospice volunteer!
On your own time. In your own way. With your personality. Your ability to relate. Your own skills. Your way of solving a problem, sharing a story, helping somebody remember important moments in their lives.
When you give them the precious gift of your time and interest, they give you a chance to make a real difference in someone!s life. They train you, find you the right assignment and stand behind you as you grow. There are Two Types of Volunteers: Companion Volunteers - also known as Patient Care Volunteers, Companion Volunteers are part of a patient!s care team and Administrative Volunteers - administrative Volunteers do not work directly with patients and families.
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
Continuum provides regular bereavement support groups for their patientsâ families Continuum Hospice provides their patientsâ families with bereavement support up to 13 months following death, making sure that families have the support that they need.
Availability
As needed by families and caregivers
Hours
Varies
Eligibility
Existing client
Fees
None
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
We have extensive hospice and end of life resources for patients and their families. What Does Continuum Do? We provide care to all age groups during the final stages of life. You will have an experienced team of physicians, registered nurses, certified nurse aides, medical social workers, counselors, and trained volunteers available to help you and your family manage your illness. Your physician and Continuum Hospice will work with you to set up a comprehensive plan of care to manage your symptoms and assess the needs of your family. Your family or another caregiver will be with you, and members of our team will make regular visits to ensure your comfort. A nurse and a physician are on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to give you and your family support and care when you need it. Continuumâs physicians, our Medical Directors, provide additional support to patientsâ existing physician(s). They are an additional resource for the hospice team, the community doctor, the patient, and their family. While patients can choose for one of our Medical Directors to be the attending physician, most often we play a coordination role with the patientâs existing doctor. Referrals are required prior authorization for hospice services, with which we can help No one is denied service because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, diagnosis, or inability to pay for services provided. If patients do not qualify for Medicare or Medicaid/Medi-Cal, private insurance will often cover the associated expenses. Continuum works with a large and growing number of insurers including â¦Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare and USFHP. Coverage does differ by office, based on insurance carrier.
Availability
Call for more information
Hours
Varies
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
You are eligible for Continuumâs services if you have a life-limiting illness and have chosen care that focuses on symptom management rather than curative treatment. Diagnosis commonly associated with our services include: Alzheimerâs disease Cardiovascular disease Liver/Renal disease Cancer Neurological disease Respiratory disease Stroke or Coma Other life-limiting illnesses Individuals eligible for Continuumâs services may experience some or all of the following: Frequent hospitalizations Deteriorating mental abilities Recurrent infections Decreased ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Other specific decline in condition
Fees
Medicare Medicaid/Medi-Cal Private Insurance
Intake Procedure
Phone, referral required
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Hospice Care in Nursing Facilities & Assisted Living Facilities Hospice care is provided wherever a patient calls home. Added Value of Hospice in Nursing Facilities & Assisted Living Facilities -Reinterprets rehabilitative goals into palliative care goals -Aggressively treats uncomfortable symptoms -Care team assists Facility, resident and family in identifying realistic short and long term goals -Supports Facility in helping physicians understand resident self- determination and informed consent -Residents and families receive time from the hospice care team for working on psychosocial and spiritual issues -Helps maintain residents âat homeâ in the facility during dying process -Allows the Facility to market a âcontinuum of careâ -Supplies care and support with greater presence than nursing facility staffing patterns allow -Resident families and Facility staff are supported with bereavement services after the death of the resident -Hospice helps ensure discussion of end-of-life issues -Helps assure proper documentation and execution of DNR orders according to residentâs wishes -Works with families to plan funerals to alleviate stress at time of death There are many ways in which nursing facilities can provide high-quality end-of-life care that is consistent with residents' wishes. Successful approaches can include developing a facility statement regarding end-of-life philosophy; using palliative care protocols that define appropriate pain management; and documenting the goals and wishes of a resident at the end of life. Offering hospice care, when appropriate, is also a strategy that reflects a facility's commitment to these goals. When a nursing facility enters into a contract with a hospice provider, many different types of benefits will accrue. The hospice interdisciplinary staff is available as a resource to facility staff, at the same time they are providing care to the resident.
Hours
24/7
Fees
Medicare Medicaid Private health insurance
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
We have extensive hospice and end of life resources for patients and their families. What Does Continuum Do? We provide care to all age groups during the final stages of life. You will have an experienced team of physicians, registered nurses, certified nurse aides, medical social workers, counselors, and trained volunteers available to help you and your family manage your illness. Your physician and Continuum Hospice will work with you to set up a comprehensive plan of care to manage your symptoms and assess the needs of your family. Your family or another caregiver will be with you, and members of our team will make regular visits to ensure your comfort. A nurse and a physician are on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to give you and your family support and care when you need it. Continuumâs physicians, our Medical Directors, provide additional support to patientsâ existing physician(s). They are an additional resource for the hospice team, the community doctor, the patient, and their family. While patients can choose for one of our Medical Directors to be the attending physician, most often we play a coordination role with the patientâs existing doctor. Referrals are required prior authorization for hospice services, with which we can help No one is denied service because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, diagnosis, or inability to pay for services provided. If patients do not qualify for Medicare or Medicaid/Medi-Cal, private insurance will often cover the associated expenses. Continuum works with a large and growing number of insurers including â¦Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare and USFHP. Coverage does differ by office, based on insurance carrier.
Availability
Call for more information
Hours
Varies
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
You are eligible for Continuumâs services if you have a life-limiting illness and have chosen care that focuses on symptom management rather than curative treatment. Diagnosis commonly associated with our services include: Alzheimerâs disease Cardiovascular disease Liver/Renal disease Cancer Neurological disease Respiratory disease Stroke or Coma Other life-limiting illnesses Individuals eligible for Continuumâs services may experience some or all of the following: Frequent hospitalizations Deteriorating mental abilities Recurrent infections Decreased ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Other specific decline in condition
Fees
Medicare Medicaid/Medi-Cal Private Insurance
Intake Procedure
Phone, referral required
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1350 Division Road
Suite 205
West Warwick, RI 02893
Phone Numbers
Bereavement
(800) 969-8606
Fax
(401) 244-7111
Main
(401) 321-8101
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