Comprehensive Services We Provide

Medical Care and Symptom Management

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24/7 Medical Support Our skilled nursing team is available around the clock to address your needs. Whether it's 2 PM or 2 AM, you're never alone. We provide on-call support and can dispatch a nurse for urgent needs at any time.

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Expert Pain and Symptom Control Managing pain and uncomfortable symptoms is at the heart of what we do. Our clinical team specializes in:

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• Advanced pain management techniques

• Nausea and digestive symptom relief

• Breathing difficulties and respiratory support

• Anxiety and restlessness management

• Wound care and skin integrity

• Management of symptoms related to specific conditions (heart disease, cancer, dementia, COPD, etc.)

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Physician Oversight A hospice physician oversees your plan of care, working closely with your personal physician to ensure coordinated, comprehensive treatment.

Medications and Medical Equipment All medications related to your hospice diagnosis are provided at no cost to you, along with necessary medical equipment such as:

• Hospital beds

• Wheelchairs and walkers

• Oxygen equipment

• Comfort items

• Medical supplies

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Personal Care Services

Home Health Aide Support Our compassionate aides assist with:

• Bathing and personal hygiene

• Dressing and grooming

• Mobility assistance

• Light housekeeping related to patient care

• Meal preparation

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Routine Nursing Visits Registered nurses and licensed vocational nurses visit regularly to:

• Monitor vital signs and symptoms

• Administer medications

• Provide wound care

• Educate family members on care techniques

• Update the care plan as needs change

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Emotional and Spiritual Support

Social Work Services Our licensed social workers provide:

• Emotional counseling and support

• Assistance with advance directives and end-of-life planning

• Connection to community resources

• Help with financial concerns related to care

• Family mediation and communication support

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Spiritual Care Our chaplains and spiritual counselors offer:

• Spiritual guidance and counseling (all faiths and belief systems welcomed)

• Help finding peace and meaning

• Religious rituals and practices important to you

• Support for existential concerns

• Bereavement support

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Veteran-Specific Support As specialists in veteran care, we provide:

• Veteran-to-Veteran volunteer visits

• Recognition ceremonies

• Assistance with VA benefits

• Honor and respect for military service

• Understanding of service-related trauma and needs

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Family and Caregiver Support

Family Education and Training We teach family members how to:

• Provide comfort measures

• Recognize changes in condition

• Administer medications safely

• Use medical equipment

• Communicate with their loved one

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Respite Care Caring for a loved one is emotionally and physically demanding. We offer short-term inpatient respite care to give family caregivers a necessary break, typically up to five days at a time.

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Counseling Services Professional counseling is available to family members to help cope with:

• Anticipatory grief

• Caregiver stress

• Family dynamics

• Decision-making challenges

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Bereavement Support Our care for your family continues after your loved one passes. We provide:

• Grief counseling for 13 months after death

• Support groups

• Memorial services

• Telephone support and check-ins

• Educational materials on grief and healing

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Our Interdisciplinary Care Team

Hospice care is true team care. Every patient benefits from the expertise of multiple professionals working together:

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• Hospice Physicians: Provide medical oversight and prescribe treatments for comfort

• Registered Nurses (RNs): Coordinate care, manage symptoms, educate families

• Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs): Provide skilled nursing care and monitoring

• Home Health Aides: Offer personal care and daily living support

• Social Workers: Address emotional, social, and practical needs

• Chaplains: Provide spiritual care and counseling

• Volunteers: Offer companionship, respite, and practical assistance

• Bereavement Counselors: Support families through grief

• Referral for Mobile Podiatry 

• Necessary evaluation only: Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Dietary Consultants.

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Each team member brings specialized skills, all focused on your comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

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Where Care is Provided

Hospice care comes to you, wherever you call home:

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• Private Residences: Your home, apartment, or family member's home

• Assisted Living Facilities: We work with your facility's staff to coordinate care

• Skilled Nursing Facilities: Coordinated care in nursing homes

• Board and Care Homes: Personalized support in residential settings

• Inpatient Hospice Facilities: When higher-level care is needed temporarily

Our goal is to help you remain in the most comfortable, familiar environment possible while receiving expert medical care.

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What to Expect When Starting Hospice

Initial Assessment Within 24-48 hours of admission, a nurse will visit to:

• Complete a comprehensive health assessment

• Review current medications

• Discuss your goals and wishes

• Create your personalized care plan

• Answer questions and address concerns

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Regular Visits: Your nurse will visit at least twice weekly, with additional visits based on your needs. Other team members (social worker, aide, chaplain) visit according to your care plan.

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Communication: You'll have a primary nurse who coordinates your care. That nurse is your main point of contact, but our entire team is available 24/7 by phone.

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Care Plan Updates: Your care plan is reviewed regularly and updated as your needs change. You and your family are always involved in care decisions.