PruittHealth Hospice (Wilkes)

North Wilkesboro, NC

Hospice

924 Main Street, Suite 100 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 tel: (336) 667-0548 fax: (336) 667-0648

   

Overview

Hospice is a philosophy of care. The hospice philosophy recognizes death as the final stage of life and seeks to enable patients to continue an alert, pain-free life and to manage other symptoms so that their last days may be spent with dignity and quality, surrounded by their loved ones. Hospice affirms life and does not hasten or postpone death. Hospice highlights quality rather than length of life. It provides family-centered care involving the patient and family in making decisions. Care is provided for the patient and family 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hospice care can be given in the patient’s home, a hospital, skilled nursing center, or private hospice facility. We believe in a holistic approach to treatment; caring for the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being of every patient. Our care team will provide assistance in pain management, bereavement support, medical equipment, supplies, and medication related to the life-limiting illness, as well as consultation with the pharmacist and dietitians. Through PruittHealth Hospice, both patient and family will find comfort, support, closure, personal and spiritual peace, and an appreciation for the fullness of life.

Services

  • Symptom and pain management
  • Comfort care
  • Emotional and spiritual counseling
  • Patient/family support and education
  • Social work services
  • 24-hour on-call services
  • Bereavement services
  • Respite care
  • Inpatient care
  • Continuous care

Admissions

All patients are admitted and treated without regard to race, color, creed, age, handicap, national origin, or payment classification. We strive to meet any special cultural or psychosocial requirements. For admission, we will need:​

 

Upon admission, please bring the following with you:​

  • Patient history of hospice services
  • Record of in-home care currently received
  • Copy of the patient's Medicare Beneficiary Identifier Card (MBI)
  • Copy of any advanced directives, DNR orders, health care Power of Attorney, etc.
  • Current medications and any medical equipment in the home
  • Contacts for family members that are allowed to receive updates
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Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in volunteering at a hospice location? No matter how much time you can give, it will make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.