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Senior Hospice

A local provider of personalized Hospice care focusing on patients, families, and their needs.

About Senior Hospice

A serious, advancing life-limiting illness can be a difficult condition to confront--let alone to talk about with your loved ones and friends. Yet, for many of us, the day will come when we need to confront limitations resulting from serious illnesses and consider how we would like to be treated if our condition became terminal. How might we like our life’s final chapters to unfold?

The Senior Hospice team advocates for the rights of terminally ill patients and their families. We believe that patients should be apprised of their clinical prognosis and be involved in the decision-making process that determines how their end-of-life care is provided.

The Healthcare Team

NURSES are experienced in assessing and managing pain; they provide hands-on care.

SOCIAL WORKERS are friendly and skilled listeners who can offer emotional support and help with financial planning and Bereavement Services.

PHYSICIANS collaborate with the patient’s primary physician and are available for pain and symptom management consultations, as well as to make house calls as needed.

CERTIFIED HOSPICE AIDES help with personal care, such as bathing and mouth care; they also can help with light cleaning, light laundry and occasional shopping.

CHAPLAINS offer spiritual support.

VOLUNTEERS are important elements of the team who are available when they are needed most.

CONTRACTED DIETICIANS help patients achieve the best nutritional standards given the current state of his or her health. Dieticians have much experience in dealing with the dietary challenges that often affect the terminally ill. In conjunction with the physician, dieticians will advise on meal plans, food preparation and even on how to serve the patient properly.

All patients entering hospice care will be evaluated at the time of admission into program. If there is a need for nutritional assistance, a dietician will be provided to assist and educate patients and their families.

CONTRACTED SERVICES OT, PT, AND ST - An Occupational Therapist/Physical and Speech Therapist can evaluate the ability of your loved one to accomplish activities of daily living (ADL) to carry out common everyday tasks such as bathing, getting dressed, brushing one’s teeth, eating, walking, getting in and out of bed, going to the bathroom, etc. If patients experience difficulties performing these types of skills, the therapist can devise a therapeutic plan designed to help patients regain their independence. Occupational and Physical Therapy can often help with the patient’s self-esteem, confidence and attitude. Sometimes, different adaptive or assisting devices are used to help patients accomplish their ADLs. The therapist can teach your loved one special techniques that will help utilize energy more efficiently, Helping your loved one continue much of his/her daily routine can dramatically improve their quality of life.

ACHC Gold Seal Accredited

Accreditation is a process of review that allows healthcare organizations to demonstrate their ability to meet regulatory requirements and standards established by a recognized accreditation organization such as ACHC. Accreditation reflects an agency’s dedication and commitment to meeting standards that demonstrate a higher level of performance and patient care. ACHC Accreditation Standards were created by industry experts with providers’ needs in mind.

Demonstrate your commitment to quality

Accreditation is regarded as one of the key benchmarks for measuring the quality of an organization. Preparing for accreditation gives your organization an opportunity to identify its strengths and areas for improvement.

Create distinction among competition

Differentiating your organization from other healthcare providers in your field can show your dedication to improving patient outcomes and safety.

Drive Continuous Improvement

Accreditation demonstrates your organization’s commitment to remaining compliant with industry standards and best practices, containing costs, and practicing performance improvement.

ACHC has become synonymous with value, integrity, and the industry’s best customer service. Our mission is simple: We aim to deliver the best possible accreditation experience.

Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. Senior Hospice does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability or age. Also there is no discrimination against treatment or participation in its programs, services and activities or in employment.