Hospice Care
The Presbyterian Healthcare at Home hospice program provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families when curative measures are no longer the best option. Hospice does not prolong life or rush death, but allows for a peaceful and natural transition, while giving someone time to do the things they love.
Our multidisciplinary care team discusses options and timing for care modalities, and helps patients maintain their dignity, comfort, and quality of life during the end-of-life process.
The frequency of visits and the level of care is based on the condition and stage of the patient’s illness, and a specific treatment plan is developed around a patient’s individualized needs, in discussion with the patient, the family and the care team.
Our hospice program is accredited by The Joint Commission, Medicare and Medicaid certified, and state licensed. Additionally, our hospice team is currently recognized as a “We Honor Veterans” partner with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to improve access to hospital and palliative care for veterans across the country.
Services Offered
Our program has both outpatient or inpatient hospice care. Our goal is to provide care in the most comfortable place for the patient. If care in the home is not an option due to pain or symptom management, the patient’s physician may determine that inpatient care may be more appropriate or comfortable.
Outpatient Hospice
Emotional support and spiritual counseling
Pain management
Medication adjustments
Symptom management
Respite care Respite care can provide support or a short break for family and caregivers of a patient with chronic or long-term illness. Patients in hospice care are eligible for five days of respite care every 30 days. Respite care is available through our hospice community partners and can also be provided at various nursing centers in the Albuquerque and Rio Rancho metro areas.
Inpatient Hospice
Emotional support and spiritual counseling
Family support with a dining room for meals and visiting, a family-friendly kitchen with cooking appliances, and two family rooms with a television and games
Pain management
Private patient rooms with space to accommodate family and friends, and space for one family member to stay overnight
Medication adjustments
Nursing care provided 24/7
Symptom management
Unlimited visiting hours – children and pets are also welcome
Respite care for families and caregivers
For more information about support classes, our annual service of remembrance and hospice volunteer opportunities, visit our Hospice Resources page.
Our Providers
Hospice care is provided 24/7 by our hospice-trained team including medical director, physicians, nurses, chaplains, social workers, therapists, home health aides, volunteers and bereavement counselors.
PMG Provider DirectorySERVICE AREAS
Hospice in Albuquerque Hospice in Clovis Hospice in Santa Fe and Espanola Hospice in Socorro Hospice in Tucumcari
Related Services / Programs
Robert Wertheim Hospice House Home Healthcare Palliative Care Hospital At Home
