Home health is based on a medical model and addresses mainly issues dealing with the patient’s physical condition.

Hospice is holistic in nature and addresses the entire patient, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.

Unlike in home health, hospice patients are not required to be homebound. They are free to enjoy a complete range of social activities, as long as they are physically able.

Also unlike home health agencies, Hospice of Acadiana has physicians, chaplains, and volunteers who visit patients at home and a comprehensive bereavement program to support family members after the death of their loved one.