Hospice Services

Compassus Hospice Services: Compassionate Care for Life's Transitions

At Compassus, we understand that facing end-of-life care can be daunting, and you may be uncertain about the services involved. Our hospice services encompass a holistic approach to end-of-life care, offering medical support under the guidance of your doctor and administered by hospice-trained Registered Nurses (RNs) in the comfort of your own home. Beyond medical care, we provide essential emotional and spiritual support for both the patient and their family.

In hospice care, our primary goal is to alleviate pain and discomfort while providing unwavering emotional support throughout the journey. We collaborate closely with medical teams and caregivers, striving to ensure all our patients can live with dignity and comfort. Our experience has taught us that attentive listening is the first step in delivering exceptional hospice care. By understanding your unique needs, we can provide personalized, compassionate end-of-life support.

What to Expect From Compassus Hospice Services

While hospice care is primarily designed for end-of-life care, it encompasses a range of medical services tailored to the individual hospice patient. Some of these services include:

• Doctor-Directed Care: Our care is coordinated in collaboration with your physicians.
• Pain Management: Depending on your priorities, hospice care assists in effectively managing pain.
• Hospice-Trained RNs: Regular visits from hospice-trained medical professionals ensure comprehensive care.
• Hospice Aides: These professionals provide support with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and meal preparation.
• Medications: Hospice care may include medications based on the diagnosis and hospice plan.
• Home Medical Equipment: This can encompass hospital beds, oxygen, chairs, and more.
• Personal Care Supplies: Supplies related to the hospice diagnosis are provided.
• Short-Term Inpatient Care: Also known as respite care for family caregivers, this offers short-term stays in an inpatient hospice facility.
• Continuous Care During Crisis Periods: If necessary, hospice care can provide 24-hour services during critical times.
• Therapies: Depending on the hospice services available, therapies such as physical, occupational, dietary, speech, and respiratory therapy may be provided.

Practical, Emotional, and Spiritual Support in Hospice Care

Compassus recognizes that patients and families dealing with advanced illnesses require emotional, psychological, and spiritual support from experienced professionals. Hospice care is delivered wherever you call home, whether it's a hospital, nursing home, assisted living facility, or your residence. Our hospice professionals offer:

• Access to hospice care 24/7.
• Medical social workers to navigate the medical system.
• Assistance with transitions.
• Crisis counseling.
• Spiritual care and support.
• Trained volunteers.
• Some locations even offer music therapy, pet therapy, and more.
• Pre-bereavement counseling and ongoing grief support.

Role of the Hospice Chaplain and Social Worker

Compassus provides hospice chaplains to offer spiritual support and counseling for hospice patients and their families. Additionally, our hospice social workers serve as advocates, advisors, comforters, and guides, connecting patients and families with hospice-specific services and resources, including transportation, benefits assistance, counseling, and bereavement care.

Compassus: Compassionate Care for Every Step of the Journey

At Compassus, we are committed to providing hospice services that honor each individual's unique needs. We collaborate with patients and families to create hospice plans designed for comfort, compassionate care, dignity, and respect. Call us today to learn more about our hospice services and how we can support you during this important journey.