Hospice
What is hospice?
Hospice care is a compassionate approach that focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals facing terminal illnesses. It is designed to provide support, comfort, and dignity to patients and their families during the end-of-life journey. To understand hospice in its entirety, we must delve into its core principles and the services it encompasses.
Pinnacle Hospice Care of Portland was founded by hospice professionals who are committed to provide care that exceeds all expectations. We are proud to be an established hospice provider in Multnomah County and the surrounding counties.
We believe that in providing compassionate care for the terminally ill patients and their families, we help them discover that every minute of every day of life has value and can be lived to the fullest measure. Our goal is enhancing each moment with the most advanced pain management and comfort care available.
4 LEVELS OF CARE
ROUTINE HOME CARE
Care is provided in a home setting, this could be your own house or a facility. Our caring staff will visit you, and Life Springs will provide all medical equipment, supplies, and medications related to the primary diagnosis.
CONTINUOUS CARE
When a medical crisis develops which cannot be managed by the family, and symptoms cannot be controlled with scheduled intermittent visits, Life Springs will coordinate and manage continuous home care until patient’s condition stabilizes. Care is available for as much as 24 hours a day as necessary to maintain patient at home.
GENERAL INPATIENT CARE
When care is needed for the treatment of acute medical and/or psychosocial symptoms related to the terminal illness, inpatient care on a short-term basis is available at a contracted skilled nursing facility or an acute care hospital
RESPITE CARE
If needed, Life Springs can provide a brief inpatient stay to allow a caregiver or family member a “respite” or break.
HOSPICE TEAM MANAGERS AND SERVICES
We are here for YOU and your FAMILY
HOSPICE PHYSICIAN
Works with patient’s primary physician and is available for pain and symptom management consultation.
SKILLED NURSE
Monitors the patient's physical health and communicates any changes or medication needs to your primary physician. Completes a physical assessment during each visit, and is expert in pain and symptom management, nutrition and wound care.
SOCIAL WORKER
Provides emotional support and helps secure needed assistance with community resources such as advanced directives and funeral arrangements to patients, families, caregivers and friends.
VOLUNTEER
Well-trained to listen and provide emotional support.
CHAPLAIN
Specially trained and dedicated to respecting patient’s varied spiritual beliefs. They are or your side to support your illness, grief and loss.
HOSPICE AIDE
Provides personal assistance to patients such as bathing, oral hygiene and other care needs.