General Info:
Amedisys Hospice in Knoxville helps people spend the rest of their lives at home, where 86% of Americans say they want to be. Instead of the patient cycling in and out of the hospital or going back and forth between doctor’s appointment, hospice focuses on comfort and quality of life. Research shows that in the last six months of life Americans visit a doctor an average of 29 times. About 80% of patients die in a hospital or facility. Amedisys Hospice in Knoxville helps the patient and caregiver by providing care in the comfort of their own home, offering physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual support. Hospice care is typically covered 100% by Medicare and Medicaid, as well as the Veterans Administration and most private insurance plans. We’re located at 1420 Dutch Valley Drive, off Interstate 640 and Route 9, a few minutes from Sharp’s Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. We provide at-home hospice care in Knoxville, Maryville, Oak Ridge, Clinton, Sevierville, Powell, LaFollette, Lake City, Maynardville, Louisville, Jellico, Corryton, Jacksboro, Andersonville, Seymour, Wartburg, Pigeon Forge and other nearby communities. Call us at (865) 689-7123 to find out if we provide hospice care in your area. What Does Hospice Care Include? Amedisys Hospice in Knoxville provides services, medication assistance, supplies and equipment related to the patient’s terminal illness. Depending on the patient and family’s needs, hospice care may include: Nursing Care Symptom and pain management Help with medications Wound care Education about caring for the patient and what to expect Physician Services Personalized care plan with medical oversight On-call services Home Health Aides Bathing Dressing Grooming Transferring and repositioning Social Work Services Emotional support and counseling Coping skills End-of-life planning Volunteer Support Companionship Running errands Breaks for caregivers Spiritual Care Counseling with a hospice chaplain Spiritual needs, in accordance with the patient’s beliefs and values Therapy Services Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech therapy Support for Loved Ones Respite care to give caregivers a rest Help with end-of-life planning Grief and bereavement counseling Helpful resources in the community Why Choose Amedisys Hospice in Knoxville? High-Quality Hospice Care Medicare rates hospice agencies on its Hospice Compare website. Amedisys Hospice in Knoxville consistently scores above the national average in patient and family satisfaction and quality of care. Families give us high marks for communication, timely response, treating patients with respect and various other measures. Serving Knoxville & Surrounding Areas Since 1991 Amedisys Hospice in Knoxville started serving patients and f