The care center team may consist of a physician, nurse, certified nursing assistant, social worker, bereavement counselor, chaplain, trained volunteers or others depending upon the patient's needs and desires. The Hospice team helps the patient and family members with their physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs. When patients are discharged from the center, Hospice care is provided in the home or in long term residential facilities. The Inpatient rooms provide a warm, home-like setting with accommodations for family members to spend the night if they choose. Comfort is a priority for patients and their loved ones.
Hospice care means the patient is more comfortable, more at peace and more in control.
There is increased intimacy, meaning and dignity in the patient's life and death. The patient has serious symptoms which cannot be controlled in the home. Death is approaching and care in the home is not possible. Patient respite care is available on a limited basis for hospice families who may need a break. Many patients are referred to Hospice Care Center by their physician.