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Admission Criteria

If you think that a patient may be eligible, call us.  We will consult with you and the patient & their family to help make the determination.
 
We use research-based prognosticators to help determine appropriateness for the hospice level of care.  These include:
  • MDS Mortality Risk Index (MMRI-R)
  • Functional Assessment Staging Tool (FAST)
  • Palliative Performance Scale (PPS)

Individuals eligible for our services may experience some or all of the following:
  • Frequent hospitalizations
  • Progressive weight loss
  • Deteriorating mental abilities
  • Recurrent infections
  • Decreased ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

State and Federal regulations require that the following two criteria be met for a patient to be eligible for the hospice benefit:
  1. Two physicians must confirm the patient’s life expectancy is 6 months or less, if the illness runs its normal course (One of these is our Medical Director).
  2. Patient has chosen care that focuses on symptom management rather than curative treatment. (Quality of life overrides Quantity of days)

Our patients can receive care in their own home or a family member's home, an assisted living facility, or a nursing home. 

To refer a patient or request a consult: 

Contact us at (540) 458-1058 if you have any questions. We can help you determine the appropriate level of care. ​
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315 Myers Street
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone:  (540) 463-1848
Fax: (540) 463-3175
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Regional Office 
537 Main Street
Clifton Forge, VA 24422

Phone: (540) 862-8820
​Fax: (540) 862-8822


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  • Patients & Families
    • Our Services
    • Our Difference
    • Coverage Area
    • Is It Time For Hospice?
    • Paying For Hospice Care
    • Grief During the Holidays
    • Grief & Healing >
      • Grief to Growth
      • Grief and Healing Resources >
        • Common Responses to Loss
        • First Aid for Difficult Emotions
        • Grief During a Pandemic
    • We Honor Veterans
    • Advance Directives
    • Serious Illness >
      • FAQs
  • Healthcare Professionals
    • Why Do HCP's Choose Rockbridge Area Hospice?
    • Admission Criteria
    • Clinical Reference Scales
    • Steps to Make a Referral
  • Community Events
    • 3 Ways to Support Us
    • Ducks In a Row
    • Truck Raffle
    • Speakers Bureau
    • 2022 Business Sponsors
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • The Gift of Time
    • Volunteer Forms
  • Donate
    • Donation Page
    • Vehicle Donations
    • Brick by Brick
    • Amazon Smile
    • Legacy Society >
      • Olivia's Story
  • ABOUT US
    • CONTACT
    • Our Mission
    • Board of Directors
    • Join Our Team
    • Who We Are
    • Service Area