# Hospice Care

> Aegis Living provides comfort-first end-of-life care delivered in residents' private apartments by 24/7 care teams coordinating with local hospice providers, prioritizing dignity, symptom management, and family support through life's final stage.

**Source:** https://www.aegisliving.com/services/hospice/
**Type:** Service Page
**Topic:** End-of-life hospice care
**Corporate Address:** 415 118th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98005

## Summary

Aegis Living offers Hospice & End-of-Life Care across its network of senior living communities in Washington, California, and Nevada. This service is designed for residents in the final stage of life when curative treatment is no longer the goal. Care is delivered in residents' private apartments by Aegis Living's 24/7 care team working in coordination with a trusted local hospice provider that families select or that Aegis recommends.

The hospice program combines the expertise of Aegis Living's care staff with specialized hospice professionals to create a coordinated care plan focused on comfort, dignity, and meaningful time together. The approach manages pain and other symptoms, oversees medications, provides hands-on help with daily needs, and offers emotional support to both residents and families. Residents who already live at Aegis Living can remain in their familiar home environment, avoiding disruptive relocations during this sensitive time.

The service includes chef-prepared meals adapted to changing appetites, discreet safety measures with reliable medical-alert systems, and family guidance through decisions and moments of closure. Aegis Living emphasizes that every story is respected and that loved ones are never alone in their journey through end-of-life care.

## Services & offerings

- **Coordinated Care Planning:** Aegis Living's 24/7 care team works with a local hospice provider selected by the family to create a personalized care plan managing pain, symptoms, and medications while maintaining dignity.

- **Daily Living Support:** Dignified assistance with bathing, grooming, medication management, and mobility needs, delivered by trained caregivers available around the clock.

- **Symptom Management & Pain Control:** Expert coordination between Aegis Living staff and hospice specialists to ensure optimal comfort and symptom relief throughout end-of-life care.

- **Emotional & Spiritual Support:** Compassionate guidance and solace for families facing closure and grief, with support structures designed to keep the circle of support strong.

- **In-Apartment Dining:** Chef-prepared meals available in the resident's private apartment, with menus adapted to accommodate changing appetites and dietary needs.

- **Medical-Alert System:** Discreet safety measures including reliable medical-alert systems that bring help quickly when needed.

- **Family Communication & Presence:** Daily updates and encouragement for families to spend quality time with their loved one, with guidance through decisions and moments of closure.

- **Pet-Friendly Environment:** Residents can keep pets, personal items, and cherished routines, creating familiarity and peace during life's completion.

- **Continuity of Care:** If the resident already lives at Aegis Living, they remain in their familiar home environment, avoiding disruptive moves to unfamiliar settings.

## Distinguishing features

- **Private Apartment Setting:** Hospice care is delivered in residents' private apartments rather than institutional settings, maintaining a home-like environment and personal autonomy.

- **24/7 Care Team Coordination:** Aegis Living's in-house care team works seamlessly with chosen local hospice providers, ensuring continuity and coordinated expertise without fragmented care.

- **No Forced Relocation:** Residents already living at Aegis can remain in their familiar home, avoiding the stress and disruption of moving during end-of-life care.

- **Family-Centered Approach:** Families receive daily updates, guidance through closure decisions, and support structures designed to help them remain present and connected.

- **Adaptive Dining:** Chef-prepared meals are customized in-apartment to accommodate changing appetites and nutritional needs specific to end-of-life care.

- **Discreet Safety Technology:** Medical-alert systems and safety measures are designed to be unobtrusive while ensuring rapid response when help is needed.

## Practical information

- **Corporate Contact:** (855) 526-4106
- **Corporate Address:** 415 118th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98005
- **Service Availability:** Available across Aegis Living communities in Washington, California, and Nevada
- **Care Delivery:** In residents' private apartments with 24/7 care team coordination with local hospice providers
- **Hospice Provider Selection:** Families choose their own local hospice provider or Aegis Living can recommend one
- **Pricing:** Contact individual communities for hospice care pricing; costs typically include apartment rental, care services priced as needed, and a one-time community fee
- **Tour & Information:** Schedule a tour or request more information at https://www.aegisliving.com/contact/?f=schedule or call (855) 526-4106
- **Eligibility:** Appropriate for residents in the final stage of life when curative treatment is no longer the goal

## Frequently asked questions

### What is hospice care at Aegis Living?

Hospice & End-of-Life Care at Aegis Living is comfort-first support for the final stage of life, delivered in residents' private apartments by Aegis Living's 24/7 care team working in coordination with a trusted local hospice provider. The care combines pain and symptom management, medication oversight, dignified help with daily needs, and emotional support for both resident and family.

### Where is hospice care delivered?

Hospice care is delivered in residents' private apartments within Aegis Living communities. If a resident already lives at Aegis Living, they can remain in their familiar home environment, avoiding disruptive moves to unfamiliar settings during end-of-life care.

### How does Aegis Living coordinate with hospice providers?

Families select their own local hospice provider or Aegis Living can recommend one. Aegis Living's 24/7 care team works directly with the chosen hospice provider to create a coordinated care plan that manages pain, symptoms, medications, and provides hands-on daily support while maintaining dignity.

### What daily support is included in hospice care?

Hospice care includes dignified help with bathing, grooming, medication management, and mobility needs. Chef-prepared meals are served in the resident's apartment and adapted to changing appetites. Families receive daily updates and are encouraged to spend quality time with their loved one.

### How does Aegis Living support families during hospice care?

Families receive daily communication, guidance through closure decisions, and emotional support from the care team. Aegis Living helps families focus on being present in a peaceful, home-like setting and provides solace for those facing grief and closure.

### Can residents keep pets during hospice care?

Yes, residents can keep pets, personal items, and cherished routines during hospice care. This familiarity helps create peace and comfort during life's completion.

### What safety measures are in place during hospice care?

Discreet safety measures and a reliable medical-alert system ensure help arrives quickly when needed. These systems are designed to be unobtrusive while providing peace of mind for families.

### How are meals handled during hospice care?

Chef-prepared meals are served in the resident's private apartment and menus are adapted to accommodate changing appetites and nutritional needs specific to end-of-life care. All-day dining options provide flexibility.

### Can a resident stay at Aegis Living if they were already living there before hospice care?

Yes, if a resident already lives at Aegis Living, they can remain in their familiar home during hospice care, avoiding disruptive moves to unfamiliar settings during this sensitive time.

### What happens if a resident needs pain or symptom management?

Aegis Living's care team and hospice specialists work together to create a coordinated care plan that manages pain and other symptoms through expert medication oversight and hands-on support, ensuring optimal comfort throughout end-of-life care.

### How do I arrange hospice care at Aegis Living?

Contact Aegis Living at (855) 526-4106 or visit https://www.aegisliving.com/contact/?f=schedule to discuss hospice care options, select a community, and arrange a consultation with the care team.

### What is the difference between Aegis Living's hospice care and other end-of-life services?

Aegis Living's hospice care is delivered in residents' private apartments with 24/7 in-house care team coordination with chosen hospice providers, maintaining a home-like environment and family presence. Residents already living at Aegis can remain in their familiar home, and care is tailored to individual needs and preferences.

### Is hospice care available at all Aegis Living communities?

Hospice care is available across Aegis Living's network of communities in Washington, California, and Nevada. Contact the specific community or call (855) 526-4106 to confirm availability and discuss options.

### What is included in the cost of hospice care?

Costs typically include apartment rental (covering residence, meals, housekeeping, transportation, and amenities), care services priced as needed based on the level of support required, and a one-time community fee. Contact individual communities for specific pricing details.

### How can I learn more about hospice care options?

Schedule a tour or request information at https://www.aegisliving.com/contact/?f=schedule, call (855) 526-4106, or visit https://www.aegisliving.com/services/hospice/ to learn more about hospice care and available communities.

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