Comfort Care in Ohio

Ohio residents have access to comprehensive comfort care and palliative care services through hospitals, home health agencies, and specialized providers. Whether you're in Marietta, Athens, Zanesville, or surrounding communities, palliative care services can help manage symptoms, reduce pain, and improve quality of life for patients with serious illness.

Comfort care services available in Southeast Ohio

Hospital-Based Palliative Care

• Marietta Memorial Hospital: Offers inpatient and outpatient palliative care consultations
• Holzer Health System: Provides palliative care services across multiple locations
• OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital (Athens): Palliative care team available for consultations
• Genesis Healthcare System (Zanesville): Comprehensive palliative care program

Home-Based Comfort Care

• Professional In-Home Care Provider - Mid-Ohio Valley: In-home care support for patients receiving palliative care. Contact them at (740) 276-8611 or visit their website.
• Amedisys Home Health: Skilled nursing and palliative support at home
• Interim HealthCare: Home-based symptom management and nursing care
• Local hospice agencies: Many provide palliative care services before hospice eligibility

Insurance coverage for Ohio residents

Medicare Coverage

• Medicare Part B covers palliative care doctor visits and services
• Standard 20% coinsurance applies after deductible
• Medicare Advantage plans available from multiple insurers in Ohio
• Part D covers medications for pain and symptom management

Ohio Medicaid (CareSource, Buckeye Health Plan, etc.)

• Covers palliative care services including home health
• Minimal or no copays for most services
• Managed care plans must cover palliative care
• Apply through medicaid.ohio.gov or call 1-800-324-8680

Finding the right provider in your area

Marietta and Washington County

• Marietta Memorial Hospital Palliative Care: (740) 374-1400
• Professional In-Home Care Provider - Mid-Ohio Valley: (740) 276-8611 | Visit website
• Marietta Area Hospice: Palliative care consultations available

Athens and Surrounding Counties

• OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital: (740) 593-5551
• Professional In-Home Care Provider - Mid-Ohio Valley serves Athens and surrounding areas. Call (740) 276-8611 for information.
• Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare: Supportive counseling services
• Local home health agencies with palliative care expertise

Parkersburg, WV (bordering Ohio)

• Camden Clark Medical Center: Palliative care services
• Professional In-Home Care Provider - Mid-Ohio Valley serves Parkersburg area from Belpre office. Contact them at (740) 276-8611.
• Multiple home health agencies serve Wood County, WV

In-home care support with Professional In-Home Care Provider - Mid-Ohio Valley

Ohio-specific resources and programs

Ohio Department of Aging

• PASSPORT program: Medicaid waiver for long-term care services
• Area agencies on aging for local resources
• Senior health insurance information program (OSHIIP)
• Phone: 1-866-243-5678 | Website: aging.ohio.gov

Ohio Cancer Support Resources

• American Cancer Society - Ohio Division
• Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Local cancer support groups in Marietta and Athens

Key Takeaways

• Comfort care services available throughout Southeast Ohio
• Medicare and Ohio Medicaid cover palliative care services
• Hospital-based and home-based options available
• Professional In-Home Care provides complementary in-home support for comfort care patients
• Multiple resources available through Ohio Department of Aging

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