HomeCare & Hospice

ABOUT US

Schoolcraft Memorial HomeCare and Hospice has been providing exceptional service and dedicated healthcare for over 20 years. Our commitment to excellence shines through in every part of our work.

We feel it is important to ensure our patient’s well being and peace of mind in the home setting. That’s why we work closely with our hospital, Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital to help ease the transition from the hospital to home. We also have great working relationships with other hospitals in state and out of state and can receive referrals for both our home health and hospice program from any licensed physician, hospital or long term care facility.

When it comes to high quality home medical services, Schoolcraft Memorial HomeCare and Hospice is unparalleled.

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Home Health Care

Home Health services bring the expert care and attention Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is known for right into your own home. Patients who no longer require hospitalization but still need skilled medical attention are perfect candidates for our HomeCare program. Our highly experienced registered nurses will come to your home to evaluate, treat and educate you on your specific medical care needs and management A registered nurse is on call 24 hours per day 7 days a week. Home health care can be a less expensive and less stressful solution than an extended hospital or nursing home stay.

There are many medical services that are ideally suited for performing in home rather than enduring the stress of going to the hospital. Some of the care options we offer include:

Aide Services
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Nursing Services
Wound Care
Speech Therapy
Social Worker Services
Home infusion therapy

Home care and hospice services in Schoolcraft County and parts of the surrounding counties.

Hospice Care

At Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, we understand that those requiring hospice care need compassion and thoughtfulness in all aspects of their days. That’s why we are proud to offer the finest hospice care available in the state, with the patient and not the illness as our top priority.

Our expertly trained team is dedicated to providing compassionate care and support services for patients and their loved ones. Our central goal is to assist patients with life limiting illnesses to continue their life with the support of various members of our team . With Schoolcraft Memorial Hospice care, our patients are free to live their lives with dignity, respect and purpose.

Our team are experts in providing a comprehensive range of hospice services including:

Physician Home Visits
Volunteer Services
Social Work Services
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Medications
Hospice Aide Care
Nursing Care
Medical Equipment
Respite Care (providing a break for the caregiver)
Bereavement Support Services
Spiritual Care
Massage Therapy (for patient or Caregiver)

Hospice Volunteers

Our hospice program is always looking for dedicated volunteers to assist patients and their families.

Any Age
Any Talent
Any Contribution of Time

Schoolcraft Memorial HomeCare and Hospice is looking to enhance our Hospice Volunteer Program.

A little of your time can change a life! Please consider joining our team today.

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Please email your completed application to smhhomecare@scmh.org or mail it to our address at 7870W US HWY 2 Manistique, MI 49854.

Hospice Donation Fund

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We become very close to families in a short period of time. Families will often desire to give a tangible gift back to the hospice team to show their appreciation following the death of their loved one. As individuals, we cannot accept gifts or money, therefore a special fund was created for this as well as memorials we receive. Over the years the fund has been used to provide experiences for our patients and staff that might otherwise not have been affordable. Our hospice families have benefited from this fund as staff strive to be creative in supporting quality and enjoyment of life each day. Things like paying for travel expense so a child can return home to say goodbye; providing a salon appointment in the home; purchasing a holiday meal for a struggling family gathering for their last Christmas together; or purchasing specialized equipment to increase a person’s comfort are a few ways the fund has been used. It also enhances the ability of our staff: covering special training and conferences; purchasing bereavement and volunteer materials; and specialized tools to support work in the home. A donation to this fund can be made simply by clicking on the tab. And we continue to be grateful for the memorials we receive by mail as well.

How do I qualify for Home Health & Hospice?

To ensure our expert nurses are treating patients who truly need it, there are some qualifications that need to be met in order to be eligible for Home Health and Hospice. If you have any questions about qualification for either program, please call us at 906-341-3284 and we will be happy to answer your questions.

Home Health Requirements

A Physician’s Order.
A skilled need, for example nursing, physical therapy etc.
Be considered homebound, which means leaving home requires much forethought, planning and/or assistance.

Hospice Requirements

Physician certified terminal illness with a life expectancy of less than six months.
An available 24-hour caregiver.

Payment Information

We understand that seeking medical care can be a financially daunting experience. We strive to work with every patient to find a payment option that suits their needs. Medicare & most Medicare HMO insurances cover costs for qualifying individuals. Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, other insurances and private pay are payment options.

Community Service Clinics

Schoolcraft Memorial is also pleased to offer a range of patient services at our collection of Community Service Clinics. Our highly skilled staff will be able to assist you with a comprehensive selection of outpatient services.

Our team of dedicated Registered Nurses have decades of experience with many patients services including:

Blood pressure monitoring
Instructions on medication administration
How to set up medical devices
Answer all your health care questions

(906) 341-3284

Blood Pressure Screening

Monitoring blood pressure is an important part of elderly care and patients at risk of hypertension. Schoolcraft Memorial HomeCare offers complete blood pressure screening services in a range of convenient locations in Manistique and Germfask.

Manistique Senior Citizens Center ~ 101 Main St., Manistique
Every Friday from 11:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m.
(906) 341-5923 or (906) 341-3284

Christ Fellowship Church ~ 8082 Cornell Rd, Germfask
Second & Fourth Thursday of the month from 11:30am -12:30pm
(906) 341-3284

Heritage House, 900 Steuben Ave., Manistique
1st & 3rd Thursday of every Month from 12pm-1pm

Foot Care Clinics

Foot care is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a high quality of life. Schoolcraft Memorial offers a range of podiatric services for the local community provided by a highly qualified Licensed Nurse. Please note that appointments are required for all services to ensure appropriate care is provided to all our patients.