Every Guest who comes to ABODE must:
- Be a patient of a hospice agency in the San Antonio area
- Be diagnosed with a terminal disease/condition with three months, weeks or days to live
- Have a signed Out-Of-Hospital Do Not Resuscitate (OOH DNR)
- Have a person responsible for the patient’s healthcare decisions and financial matters
- Have a hospice plan for continued care in case of discharge
Among our other criteria:
- No infectious or contagious diseases/conditions – COVID-19, MRSA, C-Diff, shingles, scabies and the like.
- No IVs or in-use feeding tubes.
- Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease will be considered on a case-by-case basis and only if either is a secondary diagnosis.
- No aggressive, violent behaviors or active hard drug usage. Mental health issues considered on a case-by-case basis.
When you think that ABODE would be right for you, ask your hospice social worker to refer you to us – or they may suggest ABODE to you. Your social worker will need to complete our Referral Form, which includes a spot at the bottom where they can upload your clinicals.
If you meet our criteria, we’ll add you to our waiting list. When a room opens, we will visit you and your family to review our various agreements and services and ensure we’re the right fit for one another.
Questions? Our number is (210) 967-9891 and our email is admissions@abodehome.org.