At Four Seasons Hospice, your Hospice Care Team includes specially trained professionals who each have an important role in providing patient-centered care. Our care not only focuses on relieving symptoms and providing comfort but also on emotional and spiritual counseling, as well as helping the caregiver with logistics, filing paperwork, emotional support, and more. Our care is provided wherever you call home, including private home, or a hospital, skilled nursing center, or assisted living community where we collaborate with your existing care teams to ensure what matters most to you is made a priority.
Each hospice team member is here to support you and your loved ones with compassion, care, and expertise. If you have questions about Hospice Care or need help starting the conversation, call 866.466.9734.
Hospice Physician
A Four Seasons physician monitors the patient’s condition, prescribes medications, and coordinates care with the team. Depending on the patient's condition, providers typically visit every 6-8 weeks or as needed. 100% of our Hospice Physicians are certified in Palliative and Hospice Care.
Hospice Nurse
Your Hospice nurse provides hands-on care, including symptom assessment and management, while also listening to and collaborating with the patient, caregiver, and family. Depending on needs, nurses typically visit 1-3 times per week.
Hospice Aide
Your Hospice Aide is a Certified Nurse Assistant who provides personal care, including bathing, dressing, and oral care, easing the burden on families. Aides often visit 2-3 times weekly to ensure comfort and dignity.
Hospice Social Worker
Your Hospice Social Worker emotionally supports the patient and family and helps with logistics, including help navigating payment options, Medicare, and insurance. Social workers typically visit as needed, based on family needs.
Hospice Chaplain
Your Chaplain provides guidance and comfort, addresses spiritual questions, and honors religious and cultural traditions. They are highly educated and trained in administering spiritual counseling for multiple religions and worldviews. Your Chaplain will visit as needed.
Music Therapist
Your Board Certified Music Therapist uses a combination of music and therapy to offer emotional, physical, and spiritual support to patients and families, helping create moments of peace. Music therapy is a proven method of therapy that may help with trouble breathing, pain management, anxiety and other symptoms. It also creates opportunities for connection with the patient and family.
Volunteer
Your Hospice Volunteer provides companionship and assistance, offering a caring presence to lighten the load for patients and families.
