We follow strict and transparent admission requirements summarized below:

– Resident must have a hospice provider.
– Monthly income must be $2,200 or less.
– Admissions must be Monday through Friday between 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
– Chest x-ray within 30 days prior to admission; must show no evidence to suggest TB.
– Two negative covid tests within 72 hours prior to admission or current vaccine card with booster is required.
– Hospice nurse is responsible for wound vacs and wound care.
– Social worker must order necessary DME so that it arrives 1 day prior to admission.
– AHBH cannot accommodate feeding tubes or drains (eg peritoneal or pleural).
– AHBH cannot allow smoking or consumption of alcohol on our premises.
– AHBH cannot allow pets to remain on the premises outside of visiting hours.
– AHBH cannot accept registered sexual offenders.
– AHBH cannot accommodate individuals with bedbugs, lice, scabies, etc.
– AHBH does not have the ability to accommodate individuals that have isolation needs.
– AHBH cannot accommodate needle injections (eg insulin).

The Abbie Hunt Bryce Home serves as a hand to hold and a place to stay, in partnership with the listed hospice or nursing agency. The role of our staff is to provide daily patient care, following the established, provided care plan. The Hospice/Nursing Agency will maintain all record and ownership of: physician statements, care plans, funeral arrangements, and emergency/familial points of contact.

Due to the unique nature of our home, in the event of an emergency or the passing of the patient, only the overseeing Hospice/Nursing Agency will be notified by the Abbie Hunt Bryce Home staff. It is the responsibility of the overseeing care team to coordinate family, doctor, and funeral home contact.