At the heart of our approach is the belief that care always matters. Because we treat your family like our own, we design every plan around your loved one’s unique needs and priorities to ensure comfort, dignity, and peace of mind.
Our personalized hospice care plans include:
- Physical Comfort Measures: This involves specialized Pain Management and symptom control overseen by our Medical Director and nursing team to ensure the patient is as pain-free as possible.
- Daily Living Assistance: Our hospice aides provide hands-on Hospice Aide Support for vital tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility, helping to preserve the patient’s dignity.
- Skilled Nursing Care: Regular visits from our nursing team to monitor health and coordinate all aspects of medical care.
- Emotional and Social Support: Dedicated social workers provide guidance for both patients and families, addressing the complex feelings that arise during this journey.
- Spiritual Support: Chaplains are available to help explore beliefs, find meaning, and honor personal traditions.
- Alternative and Complementary Therapies: We offer unique ways to find comfort, including Cherish Touch (massage), Cherish Sounds (sound therapy), Aromatherapy, and Pet Therapy.
- 24/7 Dedicated Response Team: We provide around-the-clock hands-on care, including weekends and holidays, so urgent needs are never met with a delay.
- Volunteer Services: Our volunteers offer companionship and help create lasting legacies through memory books and family photos.
- Bereavement and Grief Counseling: Support for your family continues for at least one year after a loss to help navigate the healing process.
For those who served, we also incorporate Veteran-focused Services into the plan to honor their military history and connect families with earned benefits.
Please consult with a healthcare professional for personalized medical advice. Results may vary based on individual patient conditions.
Related FAQs
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How do Doctors Determine a Six-month Prognosis?
Read More »: How do Doctors Determine a Six-month Prognosis?Doctors determine a six-month prognosis by using clinical judgment grounded in established medical guidelines rather than a precise timeline. This evaluation represents a physician’s best estimate that a patient has a life expectancy of six months or less if the…
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Can a Patient Leave Hospice if their Condition Improves?
Read More »: Can a Patient Leave Hospice if their Condition Improves?Yes, a patient can leave hospice if their condition improves or if they choose to pursue different care goals. According to the provided content, there are specific protections and options regarding the choice of care: Related FAQs
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Does the Va Pay for In-home Hospice Care?
Read More »: Does the Va Pay for In-home Hospice Care?Yes, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) covers in-home hospice care for eligible veterans. These benefits are designed to ensure comfort and dignity without adding financial worry for the veteran or their family. According to the VA hospice guidelines,…
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Are There Veteran-specific Pinning Ceremonies in Hospice?
Read More »: Are There Veteran-specific Pinning Ceremonies in Hospice?Yes, veteran-specific pinning ceremonies are a central part of specialized hospice programs, such as the one offered by Cherish Hospice through the We Honor Veterans initiative. These ceremonies serve as a formal way to recognize and honor a patient’s military…
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Are Grief Counseling Services Free for Family Members?
Read More »: Are Grief Counseling Services Free for Family Members?Yes, grief and bereavement counseling services are available to immediate family members and primary caregivers at no extra cost. These services are included as part of the hospice care program to ensure that no one has to process loss alone.…