Yes, you can! When you speak with our Access Department, please ask them for details. Call 410-742-8732.

Yes! Our goal is to support you, not to replace them. We will coordinate with your doctor(s) office(s) as needed.

Hospice care is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurance plans. Most patients have little or no out-of-pocket expense for covered hospice services. Coverage details vary by insurance plan and our team can help verify benefits and answer any questions about costs.

Most hospice services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and any private insurance plans. In some situations, patients staying at Coastal Hospice at the Lake or the Macky & Pam Stansell House may be responsible for room and board charges. Stays that qualify for general inpatient (GIP) or respite care are typically covered. If cost is a concern, please speak with our team because financial assistance may be available, and we are committed to helping families access the care they need and no patient is denied care based solely on an inability to pay.

Medicare and Medicaid cover most hospice services related to a patient’s terminal illness, including nursing care, medications, equipment, supplies, emotional, and spiritual support, and bereavement services. Room and Board charges for routine stays at our hospice residences are generally not covered, but room and board are covered during approved general inpatient (GIP) and respite care stays.

Private insurance coverage varies by insurance plan. Many private insurance plans cover all hospice services, including nursing care, medications, equipment, supplies, and support services related to hospice diagnosis without co-pays. Room and board charges at our hospice residence are not typically covered, except in certain circumstances, depending on the patient’s insurance benefits such as some Veteran’s VA benefits. Our team will verify coverage and discuss any potential costs before admission.

Referrals can come from anyone, patients themselves (self-referral), family members, primary care providers, or specialists. You don’t have to wait for a doctor to start the conversation. TO MAKE A HOSPICE REFERRAL – Call 410-742-7878 –  We accept referrals 24/7, 365 days a year!

Yes, family and friends can visit.

All services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid or insurance, but yes, room and board are billed if the stay is not considered general in-patient or respite care. Please note that no one is ever turned away, regardless of their ability to pay.

Length of stay varies based on a patient’s needs and level of care. Coastal Hospice at the Lake and Stansell House provide routine hospice care, general inpatient care (GIP), and respite care. Some stays are short term for symptom management or caregiver relief, but others may be longer depending on the patient’s condition, eligibility, and care needs. Our team will discuss available options and expected length of stay with each patient and family. 

Yes, family and friends can visit. 

All services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid or insurance, but room and board are billed to the patient. Please note that no one is ever turned away, regardless of their ability to pay.

Yes, palliative care is covered by all three. Our home-based palliative care services are often covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurance plans. Coverage varies by insurance plan and may include copayments, deductibles, or other out-of-pocket costs. Our team can verify benefits and help patients understand their coverage before services begin.

Please visit the Grief Support page for a list of meetings and other resources.

We hold memorial gatherings each year in each of the four counties we serve; Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester.  All are open to the public. The dates are on our websites calendar, in our Coastal Hospice Newsletters and on our social media pages.

Yes, we have two major programs. Camp Chameleon offers a three-day summer camp for children ages 6-12 each summer in partnership with the Personal Wellness Center.