Mary Washington Healthcare Hospice Services

Affirming Life Through Compassionate Care

Hospice is a very special kind of care and support service for anyone dealing with a life-limiting illness. We have learned that the earlier hospice care begins, the more meaningful and beneficial the support is for patients, caregivers and loved ones. Mary Washington Hospice helps people live comfortably and with dignity. This allows the patient and family to have more meaningful days. We manage patients' pain and symptoms so they can more easily make decisions. We assist families in working through end-of-life logistics while grieving the illness and loss of a loved one. Preparations for the future are made with the patient so that their final days can be spent in peace with family and loved ones.

Mary Washington includes specific Medical Hospice Services:

Nursing services available on call 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
Effective pain management, 98 percent of patients reaching acceptable pain levels within 48 hours of admission.
Dedicated teams of compassionate professionals trained in end-of-life care.
Complementary alternative therapy services such as art, massage and music therapies.
Coordinated transitions from hospital care to at-home care.
Hospice care for patients requiring temporary hospital stays at Mary Washington or Stafford Hospital.
Professional relationships with area nursing homes and assisted living facility staff.
Arrangements for hospice related medications, medical equipment and supplies.
Accreditation by The Joint Commission and Magnet designation.
Both Medicare and Medicaid certifications.

Mary Washington Hospice Services for patients and family members include:

End-of-life planning
Emotional and spiritual support
Community resource information
A well-established volunteer program
Family grief and bereavement support groups and classes

Ongoing Bereavement Support includes:

We provide13 months of comprehensive bereavement services following the death of your loved one, including:

Phone assistance
Short term counseling services
Bereavement Newsletter - quarterly
Information on coping with grief
Community resource referrals

We realize some people prefer to grieve privately and others find that having someone to talk with about the loss helps. Our bereavement team will maintain contact with your family in a respectful manner.

As part of Mary Washington Healthcare, the region’s largest healthcare provider, we accept qualifying patients regardless of their ability to pay.

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