Hospice Services

You’ll receive on-call hospice support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Having a nurse on call gives you peace of mind and a trusted resource that can relieve stress. Family members especially appreciate our 24/7 support from our care team.

One of the greatest benefits of hospice care for the caregiver is the emotional support and education provided by our hospice team. Our trained and experienced chaplains also provide spiritual support to patients and loved ones.

Our licensed physician assists the hospice team with establishing and supervising your personal plan of care.

Our Hospice nurses administer your medical and physical needs, and help to coordinate all components of your treatment plan.

Medical equipment & supplies related to the patient’s hospice diagnosis will be delivered to their place of residence by a reliable medical supply company. This equipment can include, but is not limited to:

• Hospital bed
• Wheelchair
• Walkers
• Lifts
• Oxygen equipment

Medical supplies related to the patient’s hospice diagnosis are also provided at no cost. These supplies may include, but are not limited to:

• Wound dressing
• Incontinence supplies (bedpans, under-pads, adult briefs)
• Gloves

Our Certified Hospice Aide provides services under the supervision of our nursing and therapy team. Our Hospice Aide provides hands-on care to help patients with personal care and activities of daily living. Our Hospice Aides may provide the following services:

• Activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, moving, and toileting
• Check vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, respiration and pulse
• Monitor the patient’s physical and mental condition
• Medication reminders

Our Medical Social Workers help patients overcome some of the things that can get in the way of recovering from an illness or injury. Our Medical Social Workers perform home assessments to identify social, emotional, and financial concerns of the family & patient. Our Medical Social services are inclusive of, but not limited to the following:

• Assistance navigating community resources
• Family Counseling
• Health insurance coverage education
• Alternative living arrangements
• Assist with financial concerns
• Long-term care planning
• Provide information and assist with Advance Directives
• Case management
• Bereavement support

Those who defend our country as a member of the armed forces are deserving of special honor and praise for their dedication. Mission Healthcare is honored to serve our Veteran patients by providing compassionate, quality care and resources to Veterans and families in our community. We have a strong commitment to honoring our veteran patients in all branches of service for the sacrifices they made to preserve the freedoms we all cherish.

Our experienced Dieticians assess the nutritional needs of our patients and provide individualized dietary programs and training to help support the patient’s overall health and recovery through personal nutritional programs. Our Dieticians are experts in the proper preparation, intake and choice of foods. Our Diet & Nutritional services are inclusive of, but not limited to the following:

• Assess the patient’s nutritional needs
• Develop and implement nutritional programs
• Evaluate and report the results with doctors and other health care professionals to coordinate medical and nutritional needs

Treatment to help with pain and discomfort.

Our specially trained hospice volunteers offer companionship to patients & families and lend a helping hand.

13-month bereavement services post-death to all family members and loved ones.