Gentiva Hospice

Kindred Healthcare operates hospitals and skilled nursing centers that offer nursing assistance and medical services. The health system also administers Peoplefirst HomeCare and Hospice, which has been in operation since 2008 and provides bereavement counseling and wound and respite care services. Peoplefirst HomeCare and Hospice also offers physical, occupational and speech therapies. Kindred Healthcare has assisted living residences and operates a health services division. It employs a staff of more than 54,000 employees and conducts a family education program. With annual revenues of over $4 billion, the health system serves clients in nearly 40 U.S. states. In addition, Kindred Healthcare offers contract rehabilitation services through Peoplefirst Rehabilitation Services.

LTACH (Long-term Acute Care Hospital)

CHRISTUS Hospice and Palliative Care is a service provided by CHRISTUS HomeCare. CHRISTUS Hospice and Palliative Care offers end-of-life services for people who are in the final phase of life-ending illnesses. It also includes medication, home medical equipment and oxygen services. The service features spiritual care, counseling and bereavement support programs. CHRISTUS Hospice and Palliative Care helps in the treatment of uncontrolled pain, nausea, vomiting and shortness of breath. It also helps people with advance directives, family communication, and social and spiritual needs. The service is covered by various private insurance health plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. CHRISTUS Hospice and Palliative Care has physicians, nurses, home health aides, chaplains, therapists and consultants. It maintains one of its locations in Corpus Christi, Texas.