Program areas at Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice
Hospice is a specialized, compassionate concept of care that recognizes hope as a powerful force that sustains life throughout a serious illness. The Hospice team cares for clients in their own homes, nursing homes, assisted living centers, hospitals or at the Good Shepherd Hospice house. They help clients to be as comfortable as possible through expert pain and symptom management, supporting them and their families, providing respite to the caregivers and other practical assistance.
Home health services are provided to clients who have a qualifying skilled medical need and a physician's order for services. Clients needing this service are homebound and have a need for a skilled nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist and or speech therapist.
Home care services are provided to clients who require assistance with activities of daily living. The services provided are non-medical in-home services which include meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, dressing, etc.
Other program services such as care coordination.