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 their final days
can be spent in peace with family and loved ones.
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Mary Washington Hospice 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.
Your Hospice Services Care Team
The Mary Washington Hospice team incorporates many clinical and non-clinical
professionals that are dedicated to making you and your family’s
hospice experience the best it can be.
Team members include:
Skilled Nurses: Our nurses see patients regularly, provide medications, monitor activity,
and serve as liaison to physicians.
Hospice Medical Social Workers: Provide personalized support to patients and their families by helping
them manage mental, emotional, and social challenges of illness. This
specialized help includes preparing patients, families, and caregivers
with current and/or anticipated needs as well as logistics to assist with
managing the patient’s available resources.
Certified Nursing Assistants: Our hospice aides provide patients assistance with activities of daily living.
Spiritual & Grief Counselors: We have professional counselors and/or clergy available as needed for
patient and family support.
Massage and Expressive Therapists: Our music, art and massage therapists work with patients and families
to help manage stress and anxiety.
Dietitians and Therapists: Our dietitians help to develop meal plans and feeding schedules for patients
while our therapists help patients manage their condition.
Mary Washington Hospice services for patients and family members:
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 provide 13 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.
Contact Information:
Mary Washington Hospice 2300 Fall Hill Ave, Suite 401
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540.741.3580 (answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week) hospice@mwhc.com Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Free visitor parking is located in the front of the building.
Mary Washington Hospice Provides Peace of Mind
Hospice is a very special kind of care and support for anyone dealing with
a life-limiting illness. We have learned the earlier hospice care begins,
the more meaningful and beneficial the support is for patients and their
caregivers. Mary Washington Hospice is dedicated to helping people live
comfortably with dignity, allowing patients and families to have more
meaningful days together.
Your generous support is greatly appreciated!
If you have any questions, please call the Mary Washington Hospital Foundation
office at
540.741.1512.
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