Amatus Hospice & Palliative Care has teams of skilled professionals who make reliable and routine visits to assess the patient and give the proper care necessary for the patient, as well as the caregiver. Our clinicians are available on call 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
When Is the Right Time for Hospice Care?
- Repeated trips to the emergency room,
- Frequent Hospitalizations,
- Numerous falls in a short length of time,
- Increased Pain,
- Shortness of Breath,
- Lack in ability to function,
- Life expectancy of six months or less, if the diagnosed illness follows the expected course defined by the patient’s physician.
Common Qualifying Diagnoses/End-Stage Diseases Related with the Need for Hospice
- Stroke
- Cancer
- Parkinson’s
- Liver/Renal Disease
- Pulmonary Disease
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Aids/HIV
- Alzheimer’s/Dementia
Here is the wide scope of our hospice and palliative care:
- Skilled Nursing
- Hospice Aide and Homemaker
- Medical Social Worker
- Spiritual Support
- Nutritional Counseling
- Continuous and Crisis Care
- Respite Care
- Bereavement Program
- Trained Volunteers
- PT/OT/Speech Therapy
Skilled Nursing Nursing
Involve medical care provided by licensed nurses in a home setting
Hospice Aide and Homemaker
focus on assisting patients with activities of daily living and maintaining a safe, comfortable home environment.
Medical Social Services
Focus on addressing the non-medical factors that affect a patient’s ability to receive care at home.
Spiritual Support
Addresses the emotional, existential, and faith-based needs of patients and their families during end-of-life care.
Nutritional Counseling
Focuses on adapting a patient’s diet to manage symptoms, maximize comfort, and align with their current health status.
Continuous and Crisis Care
Provides intensive, up to around-the-clock nursing support during periods of acute medical distres.
Respite Care
Offers short-term relief for family caregivers to prevent burnout.
Bereavement Program
Provides ongoing emotional support and counseling to families and loved ones following the passing of a patient.
Trained Volunteers
Offer non-medical support, companionship, and a comforting presence to patients and their families.
Physical Therapy
focuses on improving functional mobility, reducing pain, and preventing falls within the home environment.
Occupational Therapy
Addresses the physical and cognitive barriers that impact a patient’s ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs)
Speech Therapy
Addresses difficulties with communication, cognition, and swallowing that can arise after medical events or with certain conditions.
Start planning in-home care
Contact us to discuss your care needs and available home health services. A team member will guide you through the next steps and required information.