At Circle of Life, we understand that every journey through advanced illness is personal and unique. That’s why our care is designed to meet each individual where they are—with compassion, dignity, and support every step of the way.

Deep Conversations

Learning how to talk about end-of-life is difficult. We offer a number of tools and resources to help you discuss your needs and wishes with loved ones. A Circle of Life nurse is available to assist in the conversation and provide support and education.

Personal Care

We understand the difficulties a family faces when every day activities and personal tasks become challenging. Our in-home Personal Care services can help by offering non-medical individualized care that is adaptable and flexible to meet your family’s needs.

Care Navigation

We offer a Care Navigator to partner with you to support your needs, offer assistance with valuable community resources and walk with you along your healthcare journey.

Hospice care can be considered at any stage of an advanced illness and is most beneficial when chosen early. While originally designed for patients with about six months to live, hospice can continue as long as the patient meets eligibility guidelines. In fact, patients often live longer and experience a better quality of life with hospice support.

Sadly, the average time patients spend in hospice is less than 20 days—far too short to receive the full benefits.

Choosing hospice sooner allows time for effective pain and symptom management, and for building a strong, supportive relationship with your care team. Our experienced professionals are here to help you navigate the end-of-life journey with knowledge and compassion.

Signs It Might Be Time for Hospice:

• Health continues to decline despite treatment

• Symptoms are worsening and affecting daily life

• Needing more help with daily tasks

• Your doctor has no further treatment options

Anyone can request a hospice evaluation. Call us at 479-872-3377 to schedule a no-obligation visit. You can also talk to your doctor or a case manager to help with the referral. We’re available 7 days a week and will come to you—at home, in the hospital, or in a care facility.

Call us today to learn how Circle of Life can support you and your loved ones.

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If you’re visiting this page, you may be facing a difficult decision—for yourself or a loved one. Please know that the emotions you’re feeling are completely normal. Choosing hospice isn’t giving up—it’s choosing comfort, support, and dignity during a challenging time.

Hospice care becomes an option when treatments no longer bring relief and quality of life becomes the priority. Sometimes a physician suggests it, but often, families are the first to bring it up.

Making this decision is an act of love. Hospice can create space for meaningful conversations, shared memories, and important moments together. This time is precious—and you don’t have to face it alone.

We’re here to help. Call us anytime at 479-872-3377 with your questions.

At Circle of Life, we understand the needs you and your family have, the decisions you are facing and the uncertainties you feel about the future. Our interdisciplinary team of professionals will help you make the most of the remaining time you have together. We will keep you comfortable, support you and your loved ones and be a trusted resource as you determine how and where you wish to spend the rest of your life.

Most Circle of Life patients receive care in their own homes. Helping people live out their lives in dignity and comfort in their own homes is our core service. Living safely and comfortably at home can be one of the best ways of supporting quality of life at the end of life.

Members of the Circle of Life team come to visit patients wherever they live. This includes single-family homes and apartments, as well as extended care facilities, assisted living centers or nursing homes.

Our team offers care and services that not only support the patient at the end of life, but also guide and assist family members. Our goal is for the entire family to have the best end-of-life experience possible.

If a patient has severe symptoms that cannot be managed at home, our hospice homes can help resolve the crisis.

Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances cover hospice services. Most hospice patients use the Medicare Hospice Benefit to pay for their care. Coverage by Medicaid and most private insurance is similar to the Medicare Hospice Benefit.

Medicare Hospice benefit
Medicare Part A pays hospices a fee that covers hospice care. The Medicare Hospice Benefit includes coverage for services related to the diagnosis which include: hospice services, including expert pain and symptom management, care from a team of professionals, medicines, medical equipment, and medical supplies.

The Hospice Benefit does not pay for round-the-clock care for patients. Hospice social workers help families figure out how to get additional care for patients who need more help.

Unlike the Medicare Home Health benefit, the Hospice Benefit does not require patients to be home-bound. Hospice patients are free to go out to visit friends and family, or participate in other activities as they are able.

Medicaid
Coverage by Medicaid is similar to the coverage provided by the Medicare Hospice Benefit.

Private Insurance
Most private insurances cover most or all of the cost of hospice care but some policies may have deductibles, co-pays, or maximums that apply. Circle of Life staff members work with each individual’s insurance company to ensure that patients get the care that they are entitled to.

Charity Care
Charity care for qualified patients is provided (based on the resources of the patient). For patients not covered by any of these programs and no other way to pay, Circle of Life may be able to pick up the cost of the care.

• Thank veterans for their service to our country
• Provide veterans with an opportunity to tell their stories
• Respect their service, their feelings, and any suggestions they might offer for increasing access to care for veterans
• Show appreciation for the families of veterans and support them as they support their loved ones
• Link veterans and their families to services and benefits available to them

Our We Honor Veterans program is a partnership with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Together we are committed to bringing comfort, dignity, and quality of life to veterans in our community.