Good Samaritan Hospice House In Wexford

Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford is committed to providing compassionate, faith-based hospice care to patients and their families. Located at 146 Neely School Road, our facility aims to offer comfort and support when curative treatment is no longer beneficial. Our services extend beyond the inpatient locations in Wexford and Beaver to include home visits, ensuring patients receive the best possible care in their preferred environment.COVID-19 Commitment:

We prioritize the health and safety of our employees, patients, residents, and their families, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We strive to keep everyone informed about the impact of COVID-19 on Concordia and maintain open lines of communication.Our Mission:

At Good Samaritan Hospice, we understand the critical role of communication and accessibility in delivering quality hospice care. Our goal is to treat patients as family, providing comfort through pain control, symptom management, and emotional, social, and spiritual support. We offer education on comfort care and symptom management, assist with healthcare and insurance questions, and advocate for both patients and their families.Comprehensive Care:

- Personalized Care Plans: We work with physicians, nursing teams, and families to develop and implement individualized care plans.

- Regular Visits: Our team visits regularly to provide personal care assistance, support registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and help with light housework.

- Spiritual Support: We welcome care from patients' own clergy and provide support to individuals of all denominations.

- Volunteer Support: Specially-trained volunteers offer much-needed respite for families, engaging in activities like visiting, praying, cooking, playing music, and creating comfort blankets and memory quilts.Respite and Continuous Care:

- Respite Stays: For family caregivers experiencing physical and emotional stress, we offer short-term respite stays in our peaceful inpatient locations, in accordance with Medicare guidelines.

- Continuous Care: During crisis situations, we provide continuous care with the prolonged presence of a hospice nurse or aide to manage difficult symptoms.Bereavement Services:

Our Bereavement Service team supports grieving families with programs and services for up to 13 months after the loss of a loved one. We also have a dedicated Youth Bereavement Care program, founded in 2020, to address the needs of grieving children.Volunteer Opportunities:

We welcome volunteers with diverse skills and backgrounds, including gardeners, hairstylists, artists, musicians, carpenters, quilters, housekeepers, and writers. Volunteers are essential to our mission, providing invaluable support to our patients and their families.