The VNA hospice team helps patients and families live fully each day by providing end-of-life care for patients faced with terminal illnesses such as Alzheimer’s-dementia, cancer and multi-organ failure.

 

Our hospice care team includes:

• ​physicians, RNs and medical aides

• social workers

• spiritual counselors

• volunteers

 

What is hospice care?

 

Hospice care is end-of-life medical and emotional care for patients faced with terminal illnesses along with help and support for their caregivers.

 

When is it time for hospice care?

 

When a person has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and they no longer want to seek curative measures, they are ready for hospice care. The benefit is structured for 6 months, but the national average for a person to be in hospice is 54 days.

 

Does Medicare cover hospice care?

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The cost for hospice care is usually covered by Medicare, Medicaid and many health plans.

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Does VNA serve veterans?

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Yes, and we are even a "We Honor Veterans" certified organization. To learn more, visit wehonorveterans.org

 

VNA can include a Faith-Focused approach that meets the spiritual or faith traditions of the patient and patient family.