If your loved one has a terminal illness, you should consider St. Louis hospice care. Hospice care provides comfort and support for people who are nearing the end of life by reducing pain and addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Hospice provides the highest quality of care and comfort instead of treating the patient’s underlying disease.
When a loved one is ready for comfort care, choosing hospice care means avoiding unwanted hospitalizations, medical treatments, and medical procedures. Bethesda’s hospice team aims to support patients’ and caregiver’s wishes while helping them achieve their goals for care.
A Professional Caring Community
Our comprehensive and interdisciplinary hospice care is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. Care is provided by a team of professionals and volunteers to meet the needs of each patient. A hospice care team typically involves:
Doctors- Nurses
- Social workers
- Chaplains
- Trained hospice volunteers
- Bereavement counselors
Additionally, many people decide to enroll in St. Louis hospice care early. By doing so, you and your loved one can develop a strong relationship with the hospice staff.
A Healthier & Longer Life
Studies show that consistent and competent hospice care helps people feel better and live longer, even if they have a terminal or incurable illness.
Offering the Comforts of Home
In addition to providing residents with medical and emotional support, hospice care keeps residents comfortable.
Bethesda Health Group offers hospice suites at each of its three skilled nursing home communities. Each community’s room and board daily rate includes:
- Personal care
- Meals
- Laundry
- Housekeeping
Every hospice suite is spacious, creating an atmosphere of privacy that allows family members to come together to visit or reflect peacefully. Each private suite includes:
- Full size or oversized bed
- Sleeper sofa
- Private bathroom
- Kitchenette
- Keurig coffee maker
- Large flat-screen TV mounted on wall
- DVD/CD player
- WiFi
- Beautiful décor and peaceful ambience
By giving our residents one the best possible living areas and support, hospice care ensures the safety and comfort of your loved one.
| Bethesda has a 133-year tradition of providing excellent senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. If you are considering assisted living, we welcome you to tour our two communities: Bethesda Hawthorne Place and Assisted Living at Charless Village. Discover the level of care that only a non-profit staffed by highly-trained nurses, therapists, and aids can offer. |
