Coastal Hospice Inc

Palliative care is delivered to manage the physiological, practical and emotional needs of patients who are facing serious illness. Unlike hospice patients, palliative care patients are receiving medical care in active pursuit of cure or remission. The palliative care team provides patient care that would otherwise have gone by the wayside in the current health care landscape. Physicians have so little time to spend with each patient that it is especially valuable to have to palliative care team on hand to catch those patients and family members reeling from the news of a serious diagnosis. In addition to providing symptom management care, the physician, nurse practitioner, social worker and pastoral counselor help patients and families sort through the practical issues and emotional and spiritual turmoil that follows in the wake of diagnosis. We know well that we have the skills and knowledge to meet this need in our community. Coastal hospice & palliative care operates in partnership with tidal health in this endeavor.

For patients whose symptoms management needs require close attention, we have two inpatient centers: coastal hospice at the lake and macky and pam stansell house. Our wing at deer's head hospital center, which is surrounded by the picturesque johnson's pond in salisbury and our facility is located on the isle of wight bay in ocean pines. Coastal hospice inpatient units are staffed by a team of registered nurses who coordinate individual patient care, physician (with advanced training in system management), social workers , certified nursing aides, spiritual counselors, bereavement counselors and volunteers. In these peaceful setting, patients are attended to around the clock, but in the setting that is more home-like than clinical. A family room and garden room, as well as a counseling office, provide family members space for the sensitive conversations.

Compass is a free, non-medical program for individuals and families coping with a serious illness. Compass provided guidance and resources to help make life a little easier.