Admission Criteria

Hospice of the Western Reserve is a community-based non-profit organization providing comprehensive hospice services for those individuals with a serious illness. Several clinical studies have demonstrated the benefit hospice and palliative care can have for patients diagnosed with dementia, cardiopulmonary disease, kidney disease, cancer and other terminal diagnoses. We are able to provide services to patients with any diagnosis, at any age (including our pediatric and perinatal programs) regardless of their ability to pay.

Through our Western Reserve Navigator program, Hospice of the Western Reserve partners with patients to manage their pain and other symptoms for those whose diagnosis is chronic or those not yet ready for hospice care.

We are also able to offer support and direction for patients and families interested in advance care planning and ethical wills.

Hospice of the Western Reserve team members collaborate with patients, families, caregivers, referral sources and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic support for patients throughout Northeast Ohio. We are always available to answer any questions you have.

Referral Information

Are you a healthcare provider with questions whether a patient needs our help?

A patient who:

1. May not survive within the year
2. Is facing difficult conversations regarding end of life decisions
3. Is seriously ill and pain management is needed
4. Has more than one chronic condition
5. Has been admitted to the ER/hospital several times within six months

Call Hospice of the Western Reserve for support. We are available to meet at any time (seven days a week) to speak with patients and families and to answer any questions even before they have selected hospice or a hospice provider.

To expedite the referral process, please have the following information ready:

• Physician and Patient Name
• Diagnosis
• Primary Contact/Caregiver
• Insurance provider

You can call our referral team at 800.707.8921, email or fax 216.383.5298.