Hospice Care Services in St. Clair County

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Hospice Care Services in St. Clair County, Alabama

Hope Hospice is proud to serve St. Clair County with exceptional hospice care services. Our compassionate team of healthcare professionals is committed to providing specialized care and support to our patients and their families. Our goal is to provide comfort and dignity to our patients in their final stages of life, while also providing support to their families during this difficult time.

24/7 On-Call Care

Patients and their families are never alone when receiving hospice care from Hope Hospice. Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide support and answer questions, no matter the time of day or night.

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Home-Based Care

Hope Hospice provides home-based care and services for individuals in St. Clair County. We believe that for many people with a life-threatening illness, the home is the best place to get care and maintain a quality of life. All of our home-based services are tailored to our patient’s individual needs and governed by a care plan developed by our interdisciplinary team with input from the patient and their family.

Pain/Symptom Control

At Hope Hospice, our goal is to alleviate pain for those with advanced illnesses. We provide compassionate pain management services, including medication management, to minimize physical discomfort and improve quality of life.

Comfort Measures

Our comfort measures are designed to provide physical comfort, reducing stress and inflammation that can worsen the pain. We offer a variety of comfort measures, from simple bathing and providing clean linen to therapeutic massages and more.

Medication/Equipment

At Hope Hospice, we provide medical supplies and equipment related to a patient’s hospice and palliative care when needed, including oxygen and medication.

Medical Management

Our hospice and palliative care services are offered by qualified healthcare providers who are supervised by Hope Hospice’s Medical Director. We provide support and guidance for the primary physician and other healthcare providers who work with our patients.

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Care Team Services

The staff we employ is the power behind our mission of hope. Over the years, we’ve built a team of compassionate and skilled specialists. Our team works hard to provide the comfort, care, and ongoing support needed in home hospice. Meet them today:

Nurse Practitioner

Hope Hospice Nurse Practitioners are an integral part of our interdisciplinary team. Our NPs provide education and guidance to our patients and families and help them understand their plans of care, medications, and therapies.

Primary Physician Care

Hope Hospice works with our patient’s primary physicians to ensure they border the best quality care during their time in hospice and that their wishes are respected. We provide comprehensive care planning, progress assessment, and care coordination throughout their journey with us.

Volunteer Services

Hope Hospice staff volunteers to provide companionship, respite for caregivers, and practical assistance in the home. Our volunteers provide physical and emotional support to our patients and families.

Home Health Aide

Our certified home health aides assist in a variety of ways, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), personal care, assistance with meals, and light housekeeping. Our home health aides are trained and certified to provide the highest level of care for our patients.

Grief/Support Counseling

Grief counseling for our patients, family members, and caregivers is available before and after a patient’s death. Our counselors help individuals and families to understand the emotional and spiritual feelings that may arise at the end of life and after a loved one has passed.

Nursing

Hope Hospice qualified nurses coordinate and provide hands-on care to our patients. Our nurses provide symptom management, pain control, reassurance, and comfort during difficult times.

Chaplain Services

Hope Hospice recognizes the spiritual needs of our patients. We offer spiritual counsel and religious services as requested.

Social Work Assistance

Hope Hospice provides an individual social worker to every patient and family. Our social workers also visit regularly to assess the home situation, answer questions and provide emotional support during difficult times.

Determining the Level of Care

At Hope Hospice, we understand that each individual's care plan is unique and goes beyond medical treatment. Our interdisciplinary team includes professionals and paraprofessionals trained in their fields and one common goal: to provide the highest quality of care to our patients.

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What They Say

You were amazing! I will never forget the love and support that was shown to us during our time with Hope Hospice. 

Tami

-Wife

Not only were they knowledgeable, but also so kind-hearted. They were the perfect fit to work with Mother and with us. 

Joan

-Daughter

Thank you for the amazing care my mother received during her last days on Earth. Your staff brought forth the knowledge and strength to help our family. 

Roy & Bat

-Daughter & Son-in-Law

We really weren't sure what to expect with hospice care, but Hope's guidance and compassion was beyond anything we could have imagined. My mom's nurses brought such care and attention, and I know she looked forward to their visits each week. 

Michelle

-Daughter

I can't thank you enough for the compassionate care that you gave to my husband during his hospice care. Everyone involved with Hope Hospice was amazing!

Michelle

-Wife
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How Can I Arrange For These Services?

Hope Hospice offers a full range of services to our patients here in St. Clair County. To arrange hospice services for yourself or a loved one, contact us today. A caring representative will happily answer your questions and begin the process to get quality care for you or your loved one.

How Hope Hospice Can Help

At Hope Hospice, we understand that the path to healing and hope isn’t a straight line. That’s why we are committed to providing individualized care plans for every one of our patients. We provide compassionate care in physical, emotional, and spiritual forms, allowing our patients and their families to find life’s fullest potential in their journey’s final season.