Hospice Care
What Is Hospice Care?
Hospice is designed to bring comfort and support to people with terminal illness, and their families. When a patient elects to receive hospice care it means that she, or he, has decided to forgo any further aggressive, curative treatments and, instead, focus on comfort care and quality of life. We want to keep our patients out of the hospital and at home where things are familiar and life is more comfortable.
Hospice Care Is Provided By A Team of Professionals
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led by the nurse case manager, in conjunction with the patient's PCP and the hospice Medical Director.
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The team also includes nurse's aides, medical social workers, and bereavement counselors. Physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, certified dieticians/nutritionists and volunteers are also available, as needed.
Medicare Hospice Benefit Provides Four Levels Of Hospice Care
Patients may be admitted at any level of care. These levels of care are designed specifically to meet the changing needs of hospice patients as symptoms and circumstances necessitate.
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Routine Home Care
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General Inpatient Care
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Continuous Care
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Respite care
Our Services
Nursing
Our registered nurses are here to manage symptoms, review medications and improve your quality of life.
Social Work
Our MSWs are here to advocate for end of life wishes, and to address emotional and psychosocial aspects of your care.
Spiritual Care & Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselors and Chaplains are available to offer support and guidance to our patients, their families and caregivers.
Home Health Aide Services
Hospice aides provide personal care services to ensure a clean and comfortable environment for our patients and their families.
Therapy (ST / PT / OT )
Eligible hospice patients may receive up to three therapy visits (physical, occupational, or speech therapy) when needed to help palliate symptoms, improve safety, maintain function, and enhance quality of life as part of their individualized plan of care.
Unique Therapies
Our Unique Therapies program includes: massage therapy a valuable part of hospice care, that helps ease pain, reduce muscle tension, promote relaxation, and enhance overall comfort. Music therapy provided by a licensed music therapist, offers meaningful moments of connection, reduces anxiety, promotes relaxation, and brings comfort to patients and their loved ones. We also offer pet therapy.
Volunteers
Our hospice volunteers are an invaluable part of our care team, providing compassionate non-medical, emotional, and practical support to patients and their families.
Bereavement Counseling
Our Bereavement Counseling program provides helpful resources, private and group counseling, and compassionate support to family members and loved ones as they navigate the grieving process.