Cancer Services
Hospice
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.

Who pays for St. Rita’s Homecare?
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.

For More Information
(419) 226-9064
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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.