hospice
What is Hospice
Hospice care is a commitment to quality of life for people who are experiencing an advanced, life-limiting illness. At Ascent, we care for a person who is expected to live about 6 months or less—where we treat the person and symptoms of the illness, rather than the illness itself. A team of expert professionals work together to ease symptoms, so a person’s last days may be spent with dignity and choice while surrounded by their loved ones.
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hospice
Why Ascent Hospice
Ascent prioritizes and caters to the needs of our patients and families with a focus to ensure comfort, respect, and dignity for every life we touch. We provide pain and symptom management for our patients along with spiritual and emotional support for our patients and loved ones. Our compassionate team empathizes with the feelings that arise during these times, and share those sacred moments with patients and loved ones through the end of life journey.
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Where Ascent
Delivers Hospice Care
- In the Home
- In the Home of a Friend
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Assisted Living Facility
- Senior Living Centers
- Short Term In-Patient Setting
Ascent Hospice provides services within St. Joseph County, Elkhart County, Starke County, and Marshall County.
Compassionate
Our team shows empathy and respect for each life touched by our dedicated service.
values
Core Values
Attentive
Our team listens, hears, and honors the wishes of each patient we serve.
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Called to Serve
Our team sees the beauty in this journey, answering the call to serve.
counseling
Bereavement
Counseling
Our Bereavement program provides spiritual and emotional support to families and loved ones during their hospice care. This support is provided for 13 months after the passing of their loved one.
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services
Medical
Social Services
Our medical social services address social and emotional concerns and the wellbeing of the patients and families. We help patients and families access community resources and help patients and families cope with the journey during their hospice journey.
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nutritional
Nutritional
Counseling
Our goal is to provide the best and most comfortable journey for our patients. Our patients have access to nutritional counseling to promote a patient and family driven approach while addressing our patient’s nutritional needs.
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Service Commitment
24/7 Access to Care
Same Day Admission
Compassionate Care