VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit provides compassionate end-of-life care for patients with advanced illness in a supportive, home-like environment. Specializing in hospice and palliative care, the unit is designed to manage complex symptoms and enhance comfort while allowing families to spend meaningful time with their loved ones. VITAS offers a multidisciplinary approach, with physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains working together to provide individualized care. Their inpatient hospice unit at Jefferson Methodist Hospital offers 24/7 medical support, pain and symptom management, and emotional and spiritual counseling. VITAS also extends bereavement support to families, helping them navigate the challenges of loss. With a strong commitment to dignity and respect, their team ensures that patients receive high-quality, patient-centered care in a peaceful setting. Additionally, they coordinate with home hospice services for those who transition back to their preferred care setting.

Key Services:
– 24/7 inpatient hospice care
– Pain and symptom management
– Emotional and spiritual counseling
– Family and caregiver support
– Bereavement and grief support
– Coordination with home hospice services
– Multidisciplinary care team approach
– Specialized plans for complex medical needs