Hospice Care

Medical, emotional and spiritual support
for people who are nearing life’s end

 

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Eligibility Guidelines

Patient eligibility for hospice

We offer hospice services for the following patients:

  • Patients who have approval from and continued participation of their attending doctor
  • Patients who have a life expectancy of six months or less
  • Patients who are seeking comfort-oriented care rather than curative treatments
  • Patients who have a responsible person available to assist in their care at home

Locations

Hospice care is available to patients in the following west Georgia counties:

  • Carroll
  • Coweta
  • Douglas
  • Haralson
  • Heard
  • Paulding 

Blogs

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Tanner Home Health Offers a Continuum of Care
Tanner Home Health Offers a Continuum of Care

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