Hospice Care in Tucson, AZ

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1 Hospice Care in Tucson, AZ Harbor Light Hospice is dedicated to facilitating better access to dignified end-of-life care and other high-quality services in Tucson, AZ. The hospice care we provide in Tucson, AZ allows for patients who are afflicted with a lifelimiting illness to experience a higher quality of life during the time that they have remaining. With support from Harbor Light Hospice, patients will be able to live more meaningfully and richly even when faced with serious disease. Counties Served in Tucson, AZ by Harbor Light Hospice Tucson, AZ is rich in diversity and each community boasts distinct cultural features. Harbor Light Hospice maintains strong ties to the communities in Tucson, AZ which allows us to effectively serve residents of the following counties: Pima Santa Cruz Pinal Harbor Light Hospice provides care to patients in diverse settings based upon what best suits the patient s needs. Our Tucson, AZ hospice care services can be accessed by patients wherever they reside including a home, assisted living facility, nursing home, or hospital. The Tucson, AZ Hospice

2 Interdisciplinary Team Our hospice interdisciplinary team in Tucson, AZ includes a diverse group of medical professionals, specialists, and trained volunteers who work alongside one another to provide comprehensive support 365 days a year, for 24 hours a day. Our tucson hospice team strives to provide patients with effective symptom relief while ensuring that they achieve their qualityof-life goals. Your Tucson hospice team may include: CNA Certified nursing assistant Spiritual Director or Chaplain Certified Dietitian Licensed Practical Purse Medical Director Physical Therapist Occupational Therapist Speech therapist Registered nurse (RN) Social worker Trained Volunteers Our Tucson, AZ Hospice Philosophy of Care Harbor Light Hospice in Tucson, AZ focuses entirely on supporting those with life-limiting conditions achieve the highest possible quality of life as able, for as long as possible. Our tucson hospice care philosophy is centered around treating the whole patient. The holistic care plans we create seek to address a patient s physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and social needs and also help to better support patient family members. Our hospice care in Tucson, AZ is also designed to help patients and their families make difficult decisions that inevitably occur during end-of-life.

3 Why You Should Choose Hospice in Tucson, AZ Managing life with a serious illness is incredibly difficult. Patients who are struggling with a life-limiting illness can significantly benefit from electing hospice in a variety of ways. The hospice care we provide in Tucson, AZ seeks to alleviate patient suffering in all forms. Patients should not have to experience serious pain and other uncomfortable symptoms on a regular basis. By electing our Tucson, AZ hospice services, patients will immediately achieve an improved better quality of life due to professional pain and symptom management, and families will not have to watch their loved ones endure additional suffering. With thoughtful guidance from Harbor Light Hospice, patients and their families will not have to navigate the confusing end-of-life journey on their own. The patients and families we have cared for in Tucson, AZ felt more at peace knowing we were always ready and available to support them. Hospice Services Provided in Tucson, AZ We treat each patient based on their unique individual needs. The hospice care services we offer in Tucson, AZ support the following: Counseling and support groups for the patient and family Light housekeeping and personal hygiene assistance Medical supplies and equipment Medical Doctor care and advising Nutritionist Consultation Nursing at patient s location Pain management and symptom management Spiritual advisement and counseling

4 Speech, physical, and occupational therapy Medication administration and management Respite care on a short-term basis Training and support for caregivers The Tucson Hospice care services are often covered by Medicare Part A, Medicaid, or private insurance options. Harbor Light Hospice in Tucson, AZ can assist patients with understanding coverage for hospice services and will also administer all required on-site medical equipment and medications. Contact the Tucson Hospice Today! Harbor Light Hospice s Tucson, AZ location can be found at 4703 N 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ and admits patients based on admission criteria without discrimination of any kind. If you or a loved one is facing life-limiting illness, call Harbor Light Hospice at (520) or send us a message online to more information on how we can assist you and your loved ones. Location Information Office Address 4703 North 1st Ave. Tucson, AZ Ph: Fax: Counties Served Pima Santa Cruz Pinal

5 Admissions Paperwork Download and submit the following documents: HOSPICE INFORMED CONSENT»