What Sets Us Apart?
Services include end of life care as well as a family of programs designed to meet a wide range of needs
- Hospice of Charleston opened and operates the first and only Hospice General Inpatient Center in the Lowcountry for acute symptom management of a patient's illness.
- Hospice of Charleston is the area's longest serving hospice organization, serving Charleston since 1981.
- Hopice of Charleston has a bereavement camp that helps children ages 6-15 who are suffering the loss of a loved one.
- The Hospice of Charleston offers open and structured bereavement services for all individuals in the tri-county area.
Gentiva's family of hospice companies is dedicated to providing compassionate care and exceptional servie. We offer a patient-centered approach that treats the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the patient and family. To make that happen, we surround the entire family with an interdisciplinary team that specializes in end-of-life care.
- Medical Director: Oversees pain and symptom management of patient. Consults with attending physician when needed.
- Nurse Case Manager: Provides hands-on physical care to ease symptoms and provide comfort for the patient. Coordinates care with the hospice team.
- Hospice Aide: Provides comfort measures for patient and personal care such as bathing and grooming.
- Spiritual Care Coordinator: Helps with spiritual needs as requested by the patient and family. Also offers bereavement support.
- Hospice Volunteer: Provides companionship, runs errands, and in many other ways, eases the family's burden.
- Medical Social Worker: Helps bridge emotional gaps, and links the family to community resources. Also assists with end-of-life planning.