What are St. Rose Hospice Services?
Hundreds of years ago, the hospice concept was rooted in the idea of offering shelter and rest for weary and sick travelers. Today, hospice care is a means of providing compassionate care for people in the last stages of incurable disease so they can live as wholly and comfortably as possible.
St. Rose hospice services combine true compassion with the best in medical care for patients and their families ... in the comfort and familiarity of the patient’s home.
Hospice is a philosophy of care that recognizes death as the final stage of life ... and St. Rose hospice services help patients manage both symptoms and pain so their last days are spent with quality and dignity. Hospice services affirm life; they do not hasten or postpone death. St. Rose treats the patient rather than the disease and highlights the quality of life rather than its length.
Each St. Rose hospice patient has an interdisciplinary health care team at their disposal that includes doctors, nurses, support and spiritual counselors, home health aides, bereavement coordinators and trained volunteers who provide exceptional care aimed at relieving symptoms while addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient, their families and caregivers.
Physician - Patients designate an attending physician or primary care physician who will help manage their care.
Hospice Medical Director - Oversees treatment by the hospice team along with the attending physician and is always available for consultation.
Nurse - Each patient and family is assigned a nurse who coordinates the patient's plan of care, monitors and manages pain and symptoms and educates the family on what to expect and how they can help.
Support Counselor - Medical social workers offer emotional support to patients and families and serve as liaisons to community resources.
Spiritual Counselor - Provides spiritual support to patients and families, help with spiritual concerns and assist with community faith referrals.
Home Health Aides - Assist patients with personal care such as bathing and shaving as well as performing light housekeeping services.
Volunteers - Trained hospice volunteers provide a wide range of services to both patients and families.
Pharmacists - Provide support by ensuring appropriate monitoring, supervision and timeliness of pharmacy services.
Bereavement Coordinators - Support and counsel the patient, their families and caregivers through the advanced disease stages and end-of-life process by helping understand the feelings associated with the grieving process and providing support services following death.
Complementary Therapies - Nurture the patient by using various forms of therapy including dietary, physical, occupational or speech as well as supportive types of therapy such as meditation, massage therapy and relaxation techniques to reduce stress.
Your care at St. Rose Hospice Services can be paid for through private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid or by other methods. Our staff can provide information regarding costs upon admission to hospice care and will assist in determining your individual coverage.
Inpatient Hospice Services
St. Rose Dominican Hospitals Hospice Services and Henderson Healthcare Center have partnered to offer two inpatient hospice rooms, located on the campus of Henderson Healthcare Center. These beautifully-decorated, private hospice rooms provide both short-term and residential care in a home-like setting for patients with special needs or for those whose family/friends cannot provide constant care in the patient's home.
St. Rose Hospice Services/Henderson Healthcare Center Staff
Patients in our inpatient rooms receive the same services from St. Rose Hospice staff that are provided in the home setting – plus more acute, 24-hour skilled nursing care from the nursing staff of Henderson Healthcare Center.
A Welcoming Place to Visit
The inpatient hospice rooms are designed to create a welcoming atmosphere where family and friends feel "at home" as they spend quality time with their loved one – whenever and for as long as they wish.
Family members of all ages may visit 24 hours a day, seven days a week and family pets are welcome by appointment. Each room has a television and stereo, and large, comfortable furnishings allow guests to spend the night bedside.
A separate family respite room allows guests a retreat away from the hospice room when breaks or patient privacy are needed. Meals are prepared by the Henderson Healthcare Center’s Nutrition and Food Services Department or family members may use the family respite room’s small kitchenette to store or reheat home-cooked favorites.
Inpatient Hospice Room Fast Facts
- Two large, private bedrooms with bathrooms.
- Family respite room.
- Daily services by Henderson Healthcare Center staff.
- Elegant, home-like decor including original art donated by area artists.
- Open visitation for family and friends and pet visits by appointment.
- Comfortable furnishings in each bedroom for overnight guest stays.
- Full entertainment center in each room and the family respite room.
Referrals to hospice care may come from patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals. For questions or referrals, call 702.616.6559 for more information.
Please Note: Medicare hospice benefits do not cover the costs of ongoing inpatient hospice care. Should you require inpatient resident status beyond a five-day respite period, it is the responsibility of the patient and/or patient’s family to seek resident status with the Henderson Healthcare Center. Some long-term care insurance policies as well as Medicaid will cover the cost of residential hospice services. Henderson Healthcare Center is a State of Nevada licensed Skilled Nursing Facility; however, hospice patients will reside in the hospice rooms and continue under the care plan of St. Rose Hospice Services and its Medical Director.
St. Rose Dominican Hospitals is proud to offer Hospice Services without regard to race, national original, religious beliefs, handicap, sex or age.
For more information, please call 702.616.6559 or visit us at 1125 American Pacific Drive, Suite E, Henderson, NV 89074. Office hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.
Questions or Concerns? The State of Nevada Division of Health maintains a telephone hotline to answer any questions or concerns you may have about hospice care. Call toll free, 1.800.225.3414.
(Updated 5/26/10).
