Overview: Since 1982, Wissahickon Hospice has been providing compassionate care for patients with life-limiting conditions. Our holistic philosophy takes a pro-active approach to pain and symptom management and recognizes that pain extends beyond the physical. We address not only the symptoms of the illness, but also the patient's emotional and spiritual concerns -- assisting the patient and loved ones with the challenges that come with death and dying.

Hospice care provides a way for patients to take control of their life and treatment, encouraging them to take an active role in the important medical and legal decisions that affect them and those around them. Our hospice team provides a wide range of care and support, allowing patients to live out their final months comfortably, in control, and with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Wissahickon Hospice to provides:

Skilled nursing care for aggressive pain and symptom management

24-hour on-call support

Medications, medical equipment and supplies

Help with bathing, dressing and feeding the hospice patient

Counseling and emotional support

Assistance in finding respite care to help the primary caregiver

Spiritual support (if requested) for patients of all faiths

Companionship and assistance with errands

Bereavement support and counseling for families, friends and caregivers for up to one year after the patient’s death

In addition to hospice care, Caring Way is our special home care program for the patient with an end-stage illness who may be continuing curative treatment or is not prepared to accept hospice care. Caring Way uses our hospice nurses to provide care to the homebound patient with a skilled nursing need. A patient who is used to living independently may be eligible for our Living Alone program, which does not have the requirement of a live-in caregiver. For more information, please visit our services page.