"Pinnacle Hospice Care of Portland is dedicated to provide the utmost comfort care and dignity, through development of an individualized plan of care, developed by an Interdisciplinary Team and designed to meet the needs and personal choices of our patients and their families."

 

Hospice Care Needs.

You and a loved one has just been given a terminal diagnosis and you are wondering where to begin.

At Pinnacle Hospice Care of Portland you are not alone. You and those you love are the center of our Care Team. Our Admission Team will begin your process and assist you along the way.

Guidelines for Hospice Care

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Important Facts About Fall
Important Facts About Fall

Each year, millions of older people—those 65 and older—fall. In fact, one out of three older people falls each year, but less than half tell their doctor. Falling once doubles your chances of falling again.

Medicare Hospice Insurance
Medicare Hospice Insurance

Hospice care is usually given in your home but may also be covered in a hospice inpatient facility. Depending on your terminal illness and related conditions.

Hospice Eligibility Requirements
Hospice Eligibility Requirements

An individual must be entitled to Part A of Medicare and certified as being terminally ill by a physician and having a prognosis of 6 months or less if the disease runs its normal course.

Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness

Keeping Older Americans and People with Disabilities Safe and Healthy during Emergencies.

Hand Hygiene
Hand Hygiene

Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water.

Medication Safety
Medication Safety

Medicines cure infectious diseases, prevent problems from chronic diseases, and alleviate pain and suffering for millions of Americans every day.