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Hospice
The caring staff of Albemarle Hospice helps patients and families cope with terminal illness.
We specialize in pain and symptom management, spiritual care, emotional support, and bereavement support as we help patients and their families through the end of life's journey.
Many families find that caring for a loved one during a terminal illness is a special time, an opportunity to give back to their loved one. It allows opportunities to say the things they need to say, and do what they need to do. Our job is to give families the tools they need so they can be confident in caring for their loved one. We empower family members to be good caregivers.
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Call Albemarle Hospice today to see how we can meet your needs at (252) 338-4066 or toll free 1-800-478-0477. Since 1968, we've helped with just about every home health care situation.
We provide our homecare and hospice services in northeastern North Carolina, including the counties: Gates, Chowan, Perquimans, Pasquotank, Camden, and Currituck.
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Our Team of Caregivers
Our comprehensive team specializes in pain and symptom management, spiritual care, emotional support, and bereavement support. Members of the team include:
- The Patient and Family
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Social Workers
- Certified Nursing Assistants
- Clerical Support
- Hospice Medical Director
- Hospice Chaplain
- Trained Volunteers
Any family or friends providing care for a hospice patient may call for help at any time - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We will be there for you.
Our Services
We provide the highest quality care, offering choices and dignity to those facing a life-limiting illness:
- Skilled nursing services
- Pain and symptom management
- Personal care by nursing assistants
- Family education regarding disease process, what to expect, and how to care for your loved one
- Spiritual and emotional support for patients and their families
- Bereavement support
- Prescription medications related to terminal illness
- Treatments for palliative care
- Durable medical equipment
- Medical supplies
- Respite
- Short-term hospital care for symptom control
Eligibility and Payment
For a patient to qualify for Albemarle Hospice services:
- Patient must live in Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Gates, Pasquotank, or Perquimans county.
- Physician must certify that patient has a terminal illness, with a life expectancy of six months or less.
- Patient must have an able and willing caregiver (family, friends or hired assistants) if at home.
- Some patients qualify for hospice services while in a rest home or nursing home.
Albemarle Hospice is covered by Medicaid, Medicare, and many insurance plans. We also accept patients without insurance. Our social worker is available to discuss financial concerns.
Donations allow Albemarle Hospice to provide services to patients without insurance coverage. Albemarle Hospice is a non-profit agency, and all donations are tax deductible. Donations may be mailed to:
Albemarle Hospice
P.O. Box 189
Elizabeth City, NC 27907
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers offer support to our patients and their families. Abemarle volunteers sometimes sit with patients, run errands, pick up groceries, or do whatever will benefit the family caregivers and the patients. The Volunteers participate in community education, special events, and fund raising. The time commitment is flexible, and the rewards are immense.
If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, simply contact Albemarle Hospice and arrange to attend the Volunteer Training Program.
Contact Us
We will be glad to meet with you at NO COST to discuss your needs. Call Albemarle Hospice at (252) 338-4066, toll free at 1-800-478-0477, TTY/TTD at 7-1-1, or ask your physician if hospice is appropriate for you. You may also email Sabrina Sanders.
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