1.  A licensed facility for hospice care may provide any of the following levels of care for terminally ill patients:

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(a) Medical care for a patient who is in an acute episode of illness;

(b) Skilled nursing care;

(c) Intermediate care;

(d) Custodial care; and

(e) Palliative services.

2.  A licensed facility for hospice care may provide direct supportive services to a patient’s family and persons who provide care for the patient, including services which provide care for the patient during the day and other services which provide a respite from the stresses and responsibilities that result from the daily care of the patient.