It helps to understand that hospice care is actually a part of palliative care. So hospice care is always palliative, but palliative care isn’t always hospice.
Support for people living with serious illness at any age and any stage.
Palliative care helps people feel better and live better while they continue their medical treatment. It focuses on easing symptoms, reducing stress, and helping individuals and families understand their options.
Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care currently provide full palliative care services for patients covered by Univera.
Palliative care is also available on a private pay basis for patients who do not have insurance coverage. Rates are discussed up front so there are no surprises, and we help families understand all available options.
We are actively working to add additional insurance plans. If you would like to see palliative care from CHPC covered under your insurance, we encourage you to contact your insurance provider and ask.
If you’re unsure about your coverage, call us and we will help you check: 716-338-0033.
Understanding hospice and palliative care can be confusing. The main focus of each is providing comfort and easing symptoms of serious illnesses. The main difference is that hospice care is typically reserved for those with less than six months to live.
It helps to understand that hospice care is actually a part of palliative care. So hospice care is always palliative, but palliative care isn’t always hospice.
Palliative care is specialized medical support for people living with illnesses such as heart failure, COPD, cancer, dementia, kidney disease, or other conditions that affect daily life. It can help with:
Palliative care is not the same as hospice. You can receive palliative care while still seeking treatment, including curative or aggressive therapies.
Palliative care may be a good fit if you or your loved one is:
In-Home Visits
Where you live — at home, in assisted living, or in a nursing facility.
Medical Expertise
Visits from a nurse practitioner who specializes in symptom management and serious illness care.
Care Coordination
We work with your primary doctor and specialists so care is clear, coordinated, and consistent.
Support for Families
We help explain diagnoses, treatment options, and next steps. Families often tell us this brings major relief.
Guidance Through Decisions
If you’re unsure about treatment choices or goals of care, we help you find direction and confidence.
The sooner you call 716-338-0033 the more we can do to fulfill your wishes and make your journey easier. If you’d rather we contact you, fill out our contact form, and we’ll be in touch soon!