Dougherty Hospice House, part of Avera Health, provides compassionate hospice care in a serene, home-like environment for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. Their interdisciplinary team focuses on comfort, dignity, and emotional support, ensuring both patients and their families receive personalized care. The facility offers private patient rooms, family gathering spaces, and scenic outdoor areas designed to enhance peace and comfort. Specializing in pain management and symptom control, their care approach is centered on improving quality of life. Dougherty Hospice House also extends bereavement support and counseling services to families coping with loss. As a faith-based organization, they integrate spiritual care alongside medical and emotional support. Their expert team includes physicians, nurses, chaplains, social workers, and volunteers working together to provide holistic end-of-life care. They serve both residents of the hospice house and those receiving in-home hospice care within the community. Through community engagement and education, Dougherty Hospice House raises awareness about hospice benefits, ensuring patients and families feel supported during challenging times.

Key Services:
– 24/7 hospice care in a comfortable residential setting
– Pain and symptom management for life-limiting illnesses
– Emotional and spiritual support for patients and families
– Personalized care plans tailored to individual needs
– Bereavement support and counseling services
– Family gathering spaces and peaceful outdoor areas
– In-home hospice care services for continuity of care
– Volunteer support to provide companionship and assistance