When selecting a palliative care or hospice provider, it is important to ask questions to ensure you are receiving the best care possible.
How long have you been providing care?
Hospice of Northwest Ohio was the area’s first hospice. Founded in 1981, we are the only local,
independent, non-profit agency that dedicates all of its resources exclusively to hospice and
palliative care. Sincera palliative care was started in 2008 to meet the pain and symptom
management needs of patients with serious illness who are not on a hospice program.
Where do you provide palliative care services?
To best meet the needs of seriously ill patients across the community, Sincera’s care is typically provided in one of our eight clinic spaces conveniently located throughout the Toledo and surrounding areas. If medically necessary, consideration will be made for a home visit.
How well do you manage pain and other symptoms?
Our pain and symptom management expertise is unmatched in this region. We strive to
manage pain within 48 hours of admission to our program.
Do you have a freestanding inpatient center?
Yes, we have three! Designed to meet the unique needs of patients and their families at
the end of life. Our Ebeid, Edward and Marion Knight and Virigina Clifford Hospice Centers provide beautiful, home-like environments for patients who require close medical monitoring, or whose conditions can no longer be managed at home.
Do you provide bereavement services?
Yes. Hospice of Northwest Ohio provides the area’s most comprehensive range of grief
support services. These include counseling, support groups and special workshops, which are
free and open to anyone in the community.
What about patients who are unable to pay for services?
Medicare, Medicaid and most commercial insurance plans will cover the cost of Hospice
or Sincera. As a not-for-profit agency, we receive substantial support from a variety of
community sources. We care for everyone who requests our services, regardless of their
ability to pay or complexity of care.