You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone
If someone you love is facing a serious illness, our hospice team is here to help you understand your options, manage their comfort, and make the days ahead feel less overwhelming.
Hospice care is fully covered by Medicare for eligible patients with no out-of-pocket cost for most families.
See If Your Loved One Qualifies for Hospice
Answer a few questions about your loved one's current situation. Our care team reviews every response and follows up personally.
Medicare-Covered Hospice Care in Southeast Louisiana.
100% covered by Medicare
Covered by Medicaid for eligible patients
Often covered by private insurance
See If Your Loved One Qualifies for Hospice Care
Locally Owned and Operated in Louisiana
Direct owner involvement in Your Care
Expanded Comfort-Focused Support
A Relationship-Centered Approach
Mark Malkemus
Founder and CEO of Foundations Hospice
"We started Foundations Hospice because families in Southeast Louisiana deserve more than a call center. When you reach out to us, you hear from someone who genuinely cares about what happens next for your loved one."
When Is Hospice the Right Choice?
Many families wonder if it's too soon or worry that calling a hospice team means giving up. It doesn't.
Hospice is a shift in focus, from trying to cure an illness to making sure your loved one is as comfortable, supported, and present as possible. It is a choice made out of love.
You may want to speak with our team if your loved one has been hospitalized two or more times in the past six months, is experiencing pain or symptoms that are difficult to manage, has been told that treatment is no longer improving their condition, needs more help with daily activities like bathing, eating, or moving around or has expressed a wish to focus on quality of life rather than continued treatment.
If any of these sound familiar, a conversation with our team costs nothing and carries no obligation.
Who Pays for Hospice Care?
For most families, hospice care costs nothing out of pocket.
Hospice services are:
100% covered by Medicare
Covered by Medicaid for eligible patients
Often covered by private insurance
Coverage typically includes:
Visits from the hospice care team
Medications related to the hospice diagnosis
Medical equipment and supplies
Emotional, spiritual, and family support
Bereavement support for loved ones
Our team explains everything clearly so you understand benefits and coverage before care begins.
Why Earlier Hospice Care Often Means Better Care
Many families wait, hoping for a different outcome or fearing that calling hospice means the end is immediate. We understand that hesitation deeply.
What research consistently shows is that patients who begin hospice care earlier tend to experience better pain and symptom management, fewer emergency room visits, and more meaningful time with the people they love. Families report feeling less overwhelmed and more supported throughout the process.
Hospice is not about how much time is left. It is about making the time that remains as comfortable and connected as possible.
Serving Families Across Southeast Louisiana
We proudly serve patients and families across , including:
Ascension Parish
Jefferson Parish
Livingston Parish
Orleans Parish
St. Charles Parish
We support individuals living with advanced illness and walk alongside families navigating end-of-life decisions with clarity, compassion, and respect.
Common Questions From Families
How often will the hospice team visit?
Visit frequency is based on clinical needs and may change over time. Some patients require frequent visits, while others need less. Our team regularly reassesses care to ensure comfort and support.
Is hospice care covered by Medicare and Medicaid?
Yes. Hospice care is fully covered by Medicare and Medicaid for eligible patients, including medications related to the hospice diagnosis, medical equipment, supplies, and care from the hospice team.
Can my loved one keep their own doctor?
Yes. Patients may keep their attending physician while also receiving support from our hospice medical director and interdisciplinary team.
Is hospice a contract? Can we change our minds?
Hospice is not a permanent contract. Patients may choose to stop hospice care or be discharged at any time if goals or circumstances change.
Is hospice the same as palliative care?
Hospice care focuses on comfort when curative treatment is no longer pursued. Palliative care focuses on symptom management and quality of life and may be appropriate earlier in serious illness.
Do you provide 24-hour care?
Our team is available 24/7 for support, guidance, and urgent needs. Our 24/7 care is not a sitter service, but we help families understand options if additional private-duty support is needed.
Hospice Is Not a Place. Care Comes to You.
One of the most common questions families ask is:
“Where does hospice happen?”
Hospice care is provided wherever the patient lives, including private homes, assisted living communities, nursing facilities and group homes.
Your loved one stays in a familiar environment, surrounded by the people and things that matter most, while our clinical team provides professional medical and emotional support.
When It’s Time To Focus On Comfort, You Don’t Have To Navigate This Alone
If your loved one is facing a serious illness, our hospice team is here to help manage pain, provide emotional support, and bring peace and dignity to the time that matters most.
Call us or complete the quiz above. Our team is available 24/7.
(225) 416-8136. No cost. No pressure. Just guidance.
When It’s Time To Focus On Comfort, You Don’t Have To Navigate This Alone
If your loved one is facing a serious illness, our hospice team helps families manage pain, provide emotional support, and bring peace and dignity to the time that matters most.
Talk With A Hospice Specialist 24/7 (225) 285-3296. No cost. No pressure. Just guidance.