Hillcrest Hospice

Specialized Hospice Care Services and Programs

Hillcrest Hospice

Specialized Hospice Care Services and Programs

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Traditional Hospice Care That Goes Above And Beyond

Nebraska Office 1820 Hillcrest Drive, Suite B, Bellevue, NE 68005

Bellevue: (402) 934-2282 | Lincoln: (531) 249-1223

Iowa Office –  1702 W Broadway Street, Suite 7, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 (712) 435-4910

When time is of the essence, providing quality of life is essential. Hospice care supports individuals with life-limiting illnesses at home or in care facilities, and the compassionate team at Hillcrest Hospice is devoted to making every minute count. Our trained professionals strive to enable your loved one to live life to the fullest potential while providing you and other family members with counseling and support through the entire hospice journey.

Compassionate Care Team

Medical Directors oversee an interdisciplinary team comprised of registered nurses, social workers, chaplains, aides, grief counselors and others. The team uses a holistic approach, not just caring for the physical needs of the individual, but also the emotional, social, spiritual and practical needs. A customized care plan is created for each patient and family, focusing on dignity and comfort rather than curative treatments, ensuring quality of life for your loved one. The care team at Hillcrest Hospice is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to make sure your loved one will always be comfortable. Our team members consistently receive excellent reviews from families telling us how the experience enhanced their lives.

Hospice Service Area

Hillcrest Hospice is available to patients over the age of 19 in Omaha and surrounding areas, including Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Otoe, Sarpy, Saunders, Washington counties in Nebraska and Harrison, Pottawattamie and Mills counties in Iowa. Click here to view a service area map. The cost for hospice care is typically covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance. We can provide hospice services at home, in a retirement community, assisted living or long-term care facility. At Hillcrest, our special team focuses on achieving a patient’s goals or “wish list” activities whenever possible, and we would love to share some of these success stories with you. For more information about Hillcrest Hospice services, call (402) 934-2282 or click the button below to view our brochure.

Supportive Programs for Patients & Families

Bereavement (grief) counseling and spiritual support are available to families for up to 13 months after their loved one passes. Our “No One Dies Alone” program ensures that everyone entrusted to our care has the support they need at their most critical time. We can assist with creation of a “CaringBridge” website, allowing families to communicate information and status updates with each other, as well as send special messages to their loved one. In addition, our Community Support Groups can help families and friends cope with the loss of a loved one. Learn more about our Special Programs, or click the button below to explore Caregiver Resources.

Continuous Care

According to Medicare data, Hillcrest Hospice is the only hospice providing Continuous Care for hospice patients in Nebraska. It is one of four levels of hospice care covered by the Medicare and Medicaid Hospice Benefits. This 24-hour, around-the-clock nursing level of care is provided in the home for brief periods of time when the patient is experiencing any symptom. It is designed to honor the person’s wish to remain at home by providing the care needed to control their symptoms and alleviate the crisis. Home is defined by the person, and continuous care can be provided at home, an assisted living or a nursing home – wherever the patient calls home.

In addition, if the patient reaches their final seven days, Hillcrest Hospice can also dedicate a Registered Nurse to be present with the patient for up to four hours a day. This RN care does not require a symptom and is simply placed in order to provide the highest intensity of end-of-life care possible – to fulfill the Hillcrest mission. For more info, call (402) 934-2282 or click the contact us button below.

Compassionate Care Team

Our Medical Director Dr. Natalie Manley oversees an interdisciplinary team comprised of registered nurses, social workers, chaplains, aides, grief counselors and others. The team uses a holistic approach, not just caring for the physical needs of the individual, but also the emotional, social, spiritual and practical needs. A customized care plan is created for each patient and family, focusing on dignity and comfort rather than curative treatments, ensuring quality of life for your loved one. The care team at Hillcrest Hospice is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to make sure your loved one will always be comfortable. Our team members consistently receive excellent reviews from families telling us how the experience enhanced their lives.

Hospice Service Area

Hillcrest Hospice is available to patients over the age of 19 in Omaha and surrounding areas, including Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Otoe, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington counties. Click here to view a service area map. The cost for hospice care is typically covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance. We can provide hospice services at home, in a retirement community, assisted living or long-term care facility. At Hillcrest, our special team focuses on achieving a patient’s goals or “wish list” activities whenever possible, and we would love to share some of these success stories with you. For more information about Hillcrest Hospice services, call (402) 934-2282 or click the button below to view our brochure.

Supportive Programs for Patients & Families

Bereavement (grief) counseling and spiritual support are available to families for up to 13 months after their loved one passes. Our “No One Dies Alone” program ensures that everyone entrusted to our care has the support they need at their most critical time. We can assist with creation of a “CaringBridge” website, allowing families to communicate information and status updates with each other, as well as send special messages to their loved one. In addition, our Community Support Groups can help families and friends cope with the loss of a loved one. Learn more about our Special Programs, or click the button below to explore Caregiver Resources.

Continuous Care

According to Medicare data, Hillcrest Hospice is the only hospice providing Continuous Care for hospice patients in Nebraska. This 24-hour, around-the-clock nursing level of care is provided in the home for brief periods of time when the patient is experiencing any symptom. It is designed to honor the person’s wish to remain at home by providing the care needed to control their symptoms and alleviate the crisis.

In addition, if the patient reaches their final seven days, Hillcrest Hospice can also dedicate a Registered Nurse to be present with the patient for up to four hours a day. This RN care does not require a symptom and is simply placed in order to provide the highest intensity of end-of-life care possible – to fulfill the Hillcrest mission. For more info, call (402) 934-2282 or click the contact us button below.

Hillcrest Hospice Testimonials

“To Hillcrest Hospice:

Our deepest and sincerest thanks to you for the gentle and loving care you gave to our loved one, (M.W.) The songs, prayers, comfort care, words of encouragement, just the overall attention given in helping Mom with her transition. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel. You are all special people. Thank you for excelling in your gifts and talents.”

The family of M.W.

“We have recommended and will continue to recommend to personal friends. This is our 5th experience with hospice care and Hillcrest is the best yet!!! Thank you so much!”
Anonymous family member

“The Hospice staff was very efficient. Your staff helped us to spend quality time with my mother before she died. We are so grateful for the care we received not only for our mother, but for us!”
The family of M.N.

“Thank you all so much for the awesome care received. God bless.”

Miss B.

“We appreciate the care, kindness and concern the Hospice team offered. Mom was very much at peace when she passed away. We are grateful for your support.”

Janice S.

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