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WV CARING’S HOSPICE CENTER
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When you need a higher level of care, call WV Caring’s Hospice Center.
As an addition to the excellent end-of-life care WV Caring provides, WV Caring has the only inpatient unit in North Central West Virginia. This unique Hospice Center is designed to offer short-term acute care for hospice patients who need a higher level of care.
The Hospice Center provides specialized hospital-like care in a home like setting. The goal is to stabilize the patient’s condition well enough so they can return to home.
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Our Hospice Center is perfect for patients who need:
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Pain and symptom control (nausea, shortness of breath, anxiety, agitation) that cannot be managed at home
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Complex medical care (IV therapy, high concentration oxygen, trachea care, ventilators)
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To reduce readmissions to the hospital related to their illness
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Options for transitions from hospital to home or nursing homes
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Introductions to new medications
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Stabilizing treatments from their disease
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Specialized care through the dying process
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Respite care, which can be provided for up to five days when caregivers need a break.
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Trauma care after a tragic event and will not recover
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Palliative care to have their symptoms managed and assistance for their terminal illness, but are still seeking curative treatment
- Residential care is available with private pay
The Hospice Center is a free-standing facility featuring 12 private rooms with comfortable accommodations for both the patient and family. It is fully staffed with a high ratio of staff to patients and relaxed visitation for family to be with their loved one.
- Chapel/meditation room
- Family kitchen
- Living room
- Flexible visiting hours
- Family room to relax and visit
As with the coverage for home hospice care, Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurance plans pay for short-term stays at our Hospice Center.
The Hospice Center is conveniently located in downtown Elkins.
It is easily accessible from all major points via Interstate 79 and onto US Route 33 at exit 99.
For inquiries please call 1-866-656-9790
Notice of NonDiscrimination
West Virginia Caring complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude, or treat people differently on the basis of social status, political belief, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) or disability (including mental illness and substance use disorders) with regard to admission, access to treatment, or employment.
West Virginia Caring provides free aids and services to help people with disabilities communicate effectively, such as interpretation services, written information in other formats, and free language services to people whose primary language is not English. If you need these services, please contact WV Caring.