HOW CAN WE HELP HONOR THE LIFE OF A LOVED ONE?
HOSPICE CARE
FOCUS ON BEING TOGETHER. WE’LL FOCUS ON THE REST.
Find peace of mind in knowing that your loved one’s care is in the hands of hospice experts, day and night. Our commitment to life-honoring care dates back three decades and continues with innovative ways to care for and honor your loved one in celebration of their life.
COMPREHENSIVE HOSPICE CARE
Our highly skilled team of comfort-care specialists shares a passion for providing physical, emotional and spiritual care.
Medical Director & Hospice Physicians
Work with your primary care physician to develop a customized care plan and oversee the delivery of all aspects of care. They ensure initial and ongoing hospice eligibility.
Nurse Practitioners
Work with the hospice medical director and hospice clinical team to ensure that you receive quality and safe care. Nurse practitioners also visit you to certify your continued hospice eligibility.
RN Case Managers
Specially trained Registered Nurses coordinate your personalized care, while also providing education and emotional support.
Physical, Occupational and Speech/Language Therapists
Assess your physical capabilities and needs to ensure individualized care.
CNA Hospice Aides
Certified nursing assistants help with personal care, bathing and meal assistance.
Medical Social Workers
Involved with you and your family to provide emotional support and reassurance as well as assist with navigating and obtaining needed services and resources.
Music Therapists
Support your emotional, cognitive and social well-being. After assessing your strengths and needs, music therapists provide treatment which can include singing, moving to, creating, and/or listening to music.
Massage Therapists
Reduce muscle tension and pain, and provide relaxation and stress relief.
Spiritual Counselors
Available to offer spiritual and emotional support to you and your family. Spiritual Counselors also work together with your own faith community leader.
Hospice Hound Teams
Bring a calming, friendly presence to your loved one. Each pet companion team includes a volunteer and their registered therapy animal.
Grief Specialists
Available to provide bereavement counseling and other supportive resources.
Volunteers
Offer comfort to patients in our care, including companionship, caregiver respite and presence during end-of-life services.
Eligibility for Hospice Care
People may qualify for hospice care when:
Schedule an in-home consultation877-311-4997 | hospiceintake@ecumen.org
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched–they must be felt with the heart.”
— Helen Keller
MOSAIC MOMENTS
Continue life’s mosaic of special moments when hospice begins. We strive to give our patients meaningful end-of-life experiences.
OUR SERVICE AREA
Learn more about the regional Ecumen Hospice office locations serving your area.
VOLUNTEER
Offer your time and empathy to hospice patients in our care, including companionship, caregiver respite and presence during end-of-life services.
How to Initiate Hospice Services
As defined by Medicare, hospice care can begin with the diagnosis of an advanced illness with a limited life expectancy of six months or less.
Schedule an in-home consultationPhone: 877-311-4997