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The philosophy of Community Care Hospice is to help you live each day fully and as alert and pain-free as possible. We want you to be in charge
of your Hospice care with the freedom to make informed decisions. Community Care Hospice staff recognizes and respects that your
attitudes, feelings and needs are influenced by your family and that they also require special care and support.
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Community Care Hospice is a pioneer in offering support to the terminally ill in the nursing homes.
• Ongoing training is provided to nursing home staff to enhance Hospice care.
• Program services are available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in the home, nursing home, assisted living facility, or hospital.
• A plan of care is developed and may change as needed.
• Medication related to the illness is covered, as well as equipment needed such as oxygen and hospital beds.
• Patients receive the full range of support as listed below.
The Hospice Team
Services are provided by a special team of professionals,
as well as family and friends.
Referring/Attending Physician
Participates in the plan of care and remains the primary
physician.
Medical Director
Oversees plan of care and advises the team.
Medical Director: Patrick Gentile, MD - Hematologist and Oncologist
Backup Medical Director: Regina Melink, MD - Oncologist at Highland District Hospital
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
Assesses and manages pain and symptoms. Makes visits and
educates caregivers about care (on-call 24 hours).
Licensed Practical Nurse
Provides comfort care to manage symptoms and/or at the end of life care in
the home or facility setting.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily living, including bathing, feeding and personal care.
Social Worker
Helps deal with psychosocial issues for the patient and family,
assists with legal, financial and other resources in the community.
Bereavement and Spiritual Counselor
Provides support and comfort during Hospice care and after the death.
Volunteers
Provides companionship, caregiver relief, helps with office duties as
well as fund raisers.
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Community Care Hospice provides
• Routine Home Care - care in your home, nursing home facility or assisted living facility
• Comfort Care - 24-hour care by nurses during a medical crises
• Short-term Inpatient Care - symptom control in a contractual inpatient unit
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