James* was devastated. His father needed to be moved to hospice care. Consumed with grief and anxiety, James didn’t fully comprehend what his brother was telling him about the choices of hospice care or what hospice actually was. Over 1000 miles away, James didn’t know how to make a decision about what was best for his father.
It is a confusing and vulnerable time when you hear that a loved one needs hospice care. Where do you find information on what to expect? As the trusted partner in Southern Nevada for hospice and palliative care, many in our community turn to us first for answers to the vital questions patients and family members need, like
- Will the hospice doctors respect my wishes?
- Will the nurses treat my dad like they would treat their own loved ones?
- Will my mom receive the comfort care she deserves?
As the oldest, largest and only non-profit hospice in Southern Nevada, we are sometimes asked, “If we don’t choose Nathan Adelson Hospice, who would you recommend?” While our hospice offers a full range of palliative care, hospice care plus complementary therapies, we are here to help you make the best choice for you and your loved ones during this time. Below is information about some of the hospice care organizations in the Las Vegas area so you can make an informed decision about care for yourself or loved ones.
Hospices in Las Vegas
Southwest Medical Hospice & Palliative Care: In service since 1972, Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare, is a multi-specialty medical group offering a variety of services from urgent care to e-visits to hospice care. They have a modern approach with technology-enabled offices for modern health care and data-driven analysis. Before joining Southwest Medical, this hospice was known as Family Home Hospice and has been in operation for over 25 years. In addition to providing hospice care, they also provide palliative care services to patients with Medicare and Senior Dimensions healthcare plans.
Infinity Hospice Care: This hospice was created in 2005 to provide hospice services to the residents of Maricopa County, Arizona. They expanded to serve Clark County, Nevada in 2007 and they also deliver care to patients in the northern part of Nevada in Washoe County. They offer in-home palliative medical care and hospice care. Infinity Hospice Care is a member of the Arizona Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. Infinity offers home care, inpatient care in approved facilities, their inpatient unit and respite care to relieve caregivers.
Compassion Care: Another provider of hospice care in Southern Nevada, Compassion Care concentrates on dispelling negativity associated with the concept of hospice care. They focus on attempting to avoid future hospitalizations and provide in-home care. They’ve been providing hospice care services since 2004 and are just beginning to offer palliative care services as well.
Which hospice is right for you or your loved ones?
Finding a facility that provides the level of care you need for yourself or your loved ones is a crucial decision and we’re here to help. Nathan Adelson Hospice has a team of admission specialists working around the clock that will help answer your questions whenever they arise. One of our goals as the community’s trusted partner for comprehensive end-of-life care is to help educate people on hospice and palliative care options, including the cost of hospice care, the differences between palliative care and hospice care and what is offered through hospice care.
If you are evaluating your options, call us today at 702-733-0320 to schedule a tour and see if Nathan Adelson Hospice is right for you.
