Why Hospice
Hospice is a service offered to patients and their families when illness is no longer considered curable, and when life expectancy is measured in months instead of years.
At RMH Hospice, we believe that all patients, their loved ones and families, are unique and deserve care that is personal to their needs. People facing a terminal illness have the right to peace, dignity and comfort. Their care should involve the entire family. Based on this philosophy, RMH Hospice provides a variety of services to patients and families in their own homes, with the goal of helping families avoid the emotional, spiritual, social and financial stresses caused by frequent hospital stays.
RMH Hospice is staffed by a team of trained healthcare professionals and volunteers whose goal is to effectively manage a patient’s pain, thus improving his or her quality of life. The RMH Hospice team includes nurses, aides, social workers, chaplains, therapists and volunteers. Nurses are available to patients and their families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. RMH Hospice not only provides medical care, but also trains family members to help with their loved ones’ care and to coordinate needed medical equipment, supplies, community services and hospital care.
If you have a family member or loved one confronting the challenge of a terminal illness, rest assured that you don’t have to face it alone. At RMH Hospice, we’re here for you.
Who pays for Hospice?
Healthcare payers recognize the importance of hospice care. Many people are eligible for Hospice care coverage under special benefits provided to them by Medicare, Medicaid or health insurance. No person will be denied RMH Hospice services on the basis of race, color, national origin, handicap, age or inability to pay.
More Information
Patients and families needing Hospice services can call the RMH Hospice office, (540) 433-4429 and speak to a nurse about specific needs.
Volunteers are important members of the Hospice team and are always needed. If you would like to donate some of your time, call the RMH Hospice office.
Contributions to Hospice are always appreciated. Donations are used for training and support of Hospice team members, needed equipment for patients and community education about Hospice.