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St. Rita’s Hospice
Care is specifically designed for any person with a terminal illness who
chooses to stop trying to cure the disease. Patients must be under the care
of a licensed physician and usually have a prognosis of six months or less
to live.
Hospice understands and helps patients and families live each precious
day to the fullest. We provide medical care to manage the pain and discomfort
caused by the illness. We act as a patient advocate, educating and guiding
the patient and family through the dying and grief process.
St. Rita’s Hospice has a skilled team of specialists to meet the individual
needs of each patient. Our team may include:
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Medical
Social Workers
- Dieticians
- Physical,
Occupational and Speech Therapists
- Pharmacists
- Home
Health Aides
- Hospice
Volunteers
- Chaplains
(Our patient’s own spiritual beliefs are always honored. The Hospice
Chaplain is available at your request.)
- Bereavement
Support Services for Up to One Year After the Death Including Memorial
Services, Telephone Calls or Visits
- Grief
Counseling Available to the Community Who Experienced Non-Hospice Deaths
St. Rita’s Homecare makes the extra effort to exceed each customer’s
expectations of service.
Services may be covered by Medicare or Medicaid. Payments may also be handled
through commercial and private insurance plans. We will check your insurance
plan and perform expert billing services at no additional cost to you. |
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For
More Information
(419)
226-9064 |
| Fact: |
| Nationally,
hospice now cares for half of all Americans who die from cancer and
a growing number of patients with other chronic, life-threatening
illnesses. |
| Fact: |
The
majority of hospice patients are cared for in their own homes or the
homes of a loved one. "Home" may also be broadly construed to include
services provided in nursing homes, hospitals and prisons. |
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