Auburn Crest Primary & Palliative Care - North Idaho

11/29/2025

November is National Hospice & Palliative Care Month — and while it may not come with parades or confetti, it’s a time we hold sacred. 💙

At Auburn Crest, we believe hospice isn’t about giving up — it’s about choosing how to live every remaining moment. It’s about dignity, comfort, and connection. It’s laughter in the middle of hard days, hands held through sacred goodbyes, and love that outlasts a lifetime.

To every caregiver, nurse, aide, social worker, volunteer, and family who shows up with courage and compassion — thank you for reminding the world that hospice is about life, not loss. 🦋

11/27/2025

Thankful for better days ahead. 🧡

This Thanksgiving, we're celebrating the patients who are managing their symptoms, finding relief from pain, and enjoying quality time with family – all while continuing treatment for serious illness.

Palliative care means you don't have to choose between comfort and hope. It means being able to gather around the table, savor the meal, and be present for the moments that matter most.

To our palliative care team working to improve quality of life every single day, and to the patients and families who trust us with their care – we're grateful for you.

11/25/2025

The best time to establish primary care? Before you need it urgently.

Many residents in assisted living facilities wait until a health crisis to seek comprehensive primary care. But proactive healthcare management can help prevent:
-Emergency room visits
-Hospital readmissions
-Medication complications
-Unmanaged chronic conditions

Auburn Crest Primary & Palliative Care providers work to keep you healthy, comfortable, and living your best life in your assisted living community.

Don't wait for the next health scare. Choose proactive care today.
Call 208-758-9292 - appointments available now.

11/15/2025

This week, we’re shining a light on the heart and brilliance of our care team — our incredible Nurse Practitioners with Auburn Crest Primary & Palliative Care

💙 Kayle McDonald, NP— bringing warmth, wisdom, and a calming presence wherever she goes.
💙 Holli Hansen, NP — leading with steady compassion and clinical excellence.
💙 Tiffany Kugler, NP — known for her gentle strength and unwavering advocacy for every patient.
💙 Christina Sarto, NP — whose dedication and grace make the toughest days a little lighter.

Each of these remarkable women embody what healthcare is meant to be: head and heart working hand in hand, guiding patients and families with courage, compassion, and love.

Thank you, Kayle, Holli, Tiffany, and Christina, for leading with both heart and skill — and for reminding us that the science of care means little without the art of compassion. 💙🦋

11/14/2025

What Matters Most to YOU?

Palliative care helps you define and achieve your personal goals:
Attending a grandchild's graduation
Maintaining independence at home
Having energy for favorite activities
Spending quality time with loved ones

Your priorities guide our care. What's important to you?

11/12/2025

❌ MYTH: Palliative care means giving up hope
✅ TRUTH: Palliative care works alongside curative treatments at ANY stage of serious illness

You can receive palliative care while actively fighting your illness. Our goal? Help you live as well as possible, for as long as possible.

11/07/2025

You Don't Have to "Just Live With" Pain

Living with serious illness doesn't mean accepting unnecessary suffering. Palliative care specializes in: ✓ Advanced pain management ✓ Reducing shortness of breath ✓ Easing nausea and fatigue ✓ Improving sleep and appetite
You deserve comfort at every stage of your journey.

11/05/2025

Palliative Care Isn't Just for Cancer Patients

We support individuals with:
Heart disease
COPD and lung conditions
Kidney disease
Parkinson's and ALS
Dementia
Any serious illness affecting daily life

If symptoms are impacting your quality of life, palliative care can help.

10/31/2025

10/29/2025

Healthcare That Comes to You: Home-Based Palliative Care

When serious illness makes leaving home difficult, comprehensive medical care can come directly to you. Home-based palliative care brings pain management, symptom relief, and emotional support right to your doorstep.

What We Bring to Your Home:
-Expert medical care from specialized nurses and doctors
-24/7 phone support for urgent needs
-Medical equipment and medications
-Help with daily activities
-Family caregiver training and support

The Benefits:
-Stay in familiar, comfortable surroundings
-Avoid exhausting trips to medical facilities
-Keep your daily routine and have loved ones nearby
-Receive personalized care on your schedule
-Often covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurance

Who It's For:
-Anyone with a serious illness who needs extra support—from cancer to heart disease, dementia to lung -conditions. You don't need to be homebound or at end of life to qualify.
-Getting started is simple: Ask your doctor for a referral or contact a local palliative care program directly.
-Home-based palliative care isn't about giving up—it's about living as well as possible, wherever you call home.

10/23/2025

Compassionate care comes to you.

Auburn Crest Primary & Palliative Care is now accepting new patients in assisted living facilities throughout North Idaho. Our dedicated providers bring the same exceptional care and personal attention that defines our hospice services.

For residents in assisted living communities, our team offers comprehensive care right where you live—from routine check-ups to chronic condition management. We also serve qualifying homebound patients with in-home visits.

Choose providers who take time to know you. Choose Auburn Crest. Call 208-758-9292 to schedule an appointment.

10/22/2025

Let's talk practical differences between palliative and hospice care:

PALLIATIVE CARE COVERAGE:
Usually covered by regular health insurance
Billed like other medical visits
Can receive while getting other treatments
May have copays depending on your plan

HOSPICE CARE COVERAGE:
Medicare Part A covers most hospice services
Includes medications related to terminal diagnosis
Covers medical equipment and supplies
No copays for covered hospice services

LOCATION:
Palliative: Primarily for qualifying homebound patients
Hospice: Home, assisted living, wherever you call home

Understanding coverage helps you plan and make informed decisions.