The Delaware Hospice Center: Sharing the Care

Periodically, a person coping with a life-limiting illness requires specialized care beyond that which family members can provide in the home. When the need arises, the Delaware Hospice Center offers an alternative to hospital care, combining state-of-the-art technology with the comforts of home in a soothing, spacious and tranquil environment. Here, individuals receive expert, around-the-clock care, unlimited visiting hours and the support of a multi-disciplinary team. And, it’s a home away from home.

Who’s eligible for services at the Delaware Hospice Center? A person receiving our services may require a stay if the following occurs:

• Uncontrolled pain requiring assessment, medication adjustment or skilled nursing care
  
  
• A change in the intensity of symptoms requiring nursing intervention
  
  
• Respiratory distress
  
  
• The need for a higher level of medical attention or family support
  
  
• Family members require further education to provide care for a loved one
  
  

An individual’s physician continues to provide care for a patient and is supported by a multi-disciplinary team of staff members including:

• Delaware Hospice Medical Director: Consults with the patient’s primary physician, oversees the care plan and may also serve as the attending physician if necessary
  
  
• Registered Nurses: Manage the individual’s care plan and provides education to caregivers
  
  
• Certified Nursing Assistants: Provide personal care to patients and education to caregivers
  
  
• Social Workers: Provide emotional care, and support the needs of family members
  
  
• Chaplains: Offer spiritual direction and prayer
  
  
• Adult and Child Bereavement Counselors: Provide grief support
  
  
• Volunteers: Offer companionship and encouragement

Please enjoy the online tour of the Delaware Hospice Center. Family members are encouraged to use the many amenities featured at the center, including the lush garden grounds, a meeting room, a kitchen and a children’s playroom. Our mission is to create a restful atmosphere in which families can connect as their loved one receives expert care in a warm environment, with all the comforts of home. For more information, please contact: 800-838-9800.

The Delaware Hospice Center
100 Patriots Way

Milford, DE 19963

Accommodations
During your visit, you may want to explore the area, dine out or book an overnight stay near the Delaware Hospice Center. For your convenience, we’ve provided a few of the area’s accommodations to consider when making arrangements.

Volunteers are an important part of our team
At Delaware Hospice Center, we need caring, gentle people to serve as volunteers to help make our patients and families feel at home. Please consider helping with the following:

• Baking refreshments for guests
  
  
• Organizing social or special events
  
  
• Reading, playing card games or just talking with patients
  
  
• Garden maintenance
  
  
• Greeting Visitors
  
  
• Office Support

If you or your group would like to volunteer, please click here for more volunteer information.

For further information, please contact: 800-838-9800.