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HOSPICE

Each year, Hospice of Wake County's staff and volunteers make more than 35,000 visits to care for more than 1,400 patients, their family and friends.

From helping families deal with a life limiting diagnosis-to providing skilled nursing care and counseling - to supporting family members adjusting to the death of a loved one - Hospice of Wake County is a Partner in Caring on one of life's most challenging journeys.

"Over the past two and a half years, (we) were involved with many health care professionals. But, only in his last two months did we both experience the most loving, caring, sensitive and patient professionals in the area of health care. To you who did it best - you touched our lives and you make Hospice wonderful." -- "From a Patient's Wife"

Hospice of Wake County offers patients a comprehensive range of care options for a patient's different needs, allowing patients and their families to choose what is best for them. Patients from newborn to elderly are cared for in their places of residence-their homes, nursing homes, rest homes, assisted living facilities or retirement centers.

Hospice allows patients and families to decide where and how they want to spend their final days, weeks, and months.

Hospice of Wake County serves patients and families with an interdisciplinary team that works in partnership with physicians to provide access to intermittent comprehensive care.

Services include:

24-Hour On-Call for every patient.
Regularly scheduled nurse visits for pain control and symptom management -- Registered Nurses.
Personal care for patients -- Home Health Aides.
Assistance with practical matters such as preparing living wills or powers of attorney.
Family counseling to enhance coping skills and relieve stress. Medical Social Workers.
Spiritual support -- Chaplains.
Compassionate, friendly help for patients and family members -- Volunteers.
Bereavement support for up to one year after the patient's death -- Bereavement Counselors.
Physician consults -- Hospice of Wake County Medical Director and our Consulting Oncologist, Hospice Pharmacist Consult.
Palliative Care Consult –Pain/symptom management consult.
Physical/ Occupational/Speech Therapists and Nutritionist as needed.
Home infusion and IV medications as ordered by physician.

Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurers cover hospice care. Charitable support from our community allows us to serve everyone regardless of ability to pay.

“The time for Hospice may not have yet come to your life, but more than likely it will. When that happens take comfort in knowing there are people who will be there for you and your loved one providing expert and loving care.” David Crabtree, Board Member, Hospice of Wake County.