Western Care Hospice provides treatment of symptoms. This palliative care focuses on enhancing patient’s comfort and overall quality of life and is provided in the patient’s home, a nursing home, or hospital. Western Care Hospice services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week or on an intermittent basis and include:
- Skilled nurses, who are trained specifically to deal with pain and symptom management
- Social workers, to offer counseling, and as resources for community services
- Hospice Aides and Homemakers
- Chaplains to provide spiritual support if needed
- Volunteers, to provide assistance, through visits, letter writing, reading or shopping
- Medications, equipment and supplies
We strive to:
- address the symptoms of the patient’s diseases with emphasis on controlling pain and discomfort;
- empower the patient and family by preparing them for the natural process of dying and providing physical emotional and spiritual support;
- provide bereavement and counseling services.
Western Care Hospice recognizes that psychological, spiritual, and social services, as well as medical/clinical care, can contribute to an improve quality of life for patients and their families. A team of dedicated Western Care Hospice professionals, guided by the choices and decisions made by the patient. The team consists of, but not limited to:
- The patient's physician
- Skilled nurse
- Hospice aides
- Social worker
- Chaplain
- Volunteers
- Western Care Hospice Medical Director
Our Services
Western Care Hospice, Inc.
"Your choice and gift to have dignity, comfort, quality of life at the turning point"
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