Hospice of the Pines

Hospice is a concept of care not a specific place of care. Hospice is provided in your home even if your home is a skilled nursing center. The focus is on comfort not on cure. Patients and families can find rest and comfort from a life-limiting illness. Our focus is on quality not quantity of life. We assist with the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient and families.

The Hospice Team

The Hospice Team of Physicians, Nurses, Hospice Aides, Social Workers, Grief Counselors, Spiritual Counselors and Volunteers will work with the patient and family to determine what services you want and need.

You can also keep your own physician if you and your physician agree. If you choose, our Hospice Physician is also available. After your loved one has passed we provide the resources needed for the journey of healing.

The Hospice of the Pines team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

After the hospice office closes, the hospice team is still  there to meet your needs. Your call will be answered by our answering service, who will contact a nurse. He/She will return your call and visit you if you both agree it is necessary and contact other team members if needed.

How do I know when I need Hospice?

When you have determined along with your physician,  that your medical care is focused on comfort not cure,  and aggressive treatment is not your goal,  then Hospice Services may be an option. At this time, your loved one has many needs that you may need assistance with.

What services does Hospice provide?

The RN Case Manager will work with you and your family to determine which members of the Hospice team you would like involved in your care and when. Our program is Patient-Family focused. You may or may not need all the team members that Hospice provides. As time passes your needs may change. The RN Case Manager is there to discuss them with you and ensure they are met. The team is available 24 hours a day.

Hospice is there to provide the necessary medical equipment, medications, nursing care, spiritual care, social services, bereavement and grief counseling. Medicare covers the items related to your Hospice illness. Most of the time, Hospice can meet all of your needs with the goal of comfort care.