Hospice Care

The focus is on the patient and the family rather than the disease; the goal is to improve the quality of life that remains.The modern hospice is not a place, a building, or an institution(a frequent misconception). Instead, it's a concept - a collection of ideas and attitudes - about an array of services based on a holistic philosophy of living and dying. In short, the goal of all hospice care is the relief of symptoms in order to promote comfort and improve a patient's quality of life. 

 Whether you or a loved one is dealing with physical, emotional or spiritual pain, our goal is to relieve that pain. Premier Hospice is home to medically qualified specialists who are trained in the care of patients with an incurable disease. These specialists focus on symptom control and enhancement of the quality of life. 

Physicians, registered nurses and other members of our professional team are on-call around the clock to assist with providing comfort care in the patient's homes,long-term care facilities, assisted living or retirement communities, rest homes and hospitals.

 When acute pain and chronic symptoms require more than routine care, the patient is moved to a skilled nursing facility. This short-term benefit assists to comfort the patient and family with changes in medical treatment before being released back to their home. 

 This service is often used to provide a break so that caregivers can participate in other family activities, such as holiday celebrations, or just to relieve a tired caregiver for a few days. We will take care of the patient in a skilled nursing facility for up to five days. 

  When pain or symptoms reach  crisis, patients receive treatment for a brief period; clinical staff is on hand to help manage these symptoms until they are controlled.