Hospice Care
Hospice Care
Reaching the end of life is never easy, but it doesn’t have to be painful, scary, or impersonal. Hospice care honors you and your loved ones with a sense of control over the process, and it helps you make the most of your time together. Hospice is not a life sentence—it’s a way to ease distress, maximize quality of life, and ensure that you and your family are treated with dignity and compassion.
Services at Home
KeystoneCare will come to you, whether you are at a private home, or in an assisted living or skilled nursing facility. We help you and your family navigate a difficult time with skilled care, emotional support, companionship, and positive spirits. Our compassionate, individualized approach begins with a personal treatment plan that can include:
- Medical care related to the illness, including medication and medical supplies and equipment
- Pain management and palliative care
- Emotional, psychological and spiritual support
- Support for caregivers
- Speech and physical therapy
- Grief and bereavement support
Services at Keystone House
When hospice care cannot be managed well at home, inpatient and Residential hospice services at the historic Keystone House in Wyndmoor offer the comfort and support of a home-away-from-home. The first residential hospice in the mid-Atlantic, Keystone House offers all of the same hospice services KeystoneCare provides to patients at home, as well as additional amenities such as home-cooked meals, holiday celebrations, and outdoor areas for fresh air and reflection.
- Medical care related to the illness, including medication and medical supplies and equipment
- Pain management and palliative care
- Emotional, psychological and spiritual support
- Support for caregivers
- Speech and physical therapy
- Grief and bereavement support
- Daily meals
- Holiday celebrations
- Landscaped grounds
Team
KeystoneCare’s hospice team is made up of trained, credentialed, and highly experienced doctors, nurses, home health aides, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and bereavement specialists. We will work with you to create the right team for your needs.
All of KeystoneCare’s professional staff are fully licensed in the state of Pennsylvania. KeystoneCare conducts thorough background screenings, including Pennsylvania criminal history and child abuse clearances.
How do I know if I need hospice care?
There is no right time to talk about hospice care—but sooner is better than later. In fact, many people explore hospice care well when they are young and healthy to ensure that their end-of-life experience is not based on a rushed last-minute decision. Typically, hospice care begins at the referral or request of a doctor—and we make every effort to start care within 48 hours of the request. In urgent situations, we can begin sooner.
Get Started Today: Contact us to connect with hospice services and find out more about Keystone House.