Description:

Provides comprehensive care for patients who have a life limiting illnesses with a prognosis of six months or less. Care is given to them in their homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities (ALF), and in hospitals. Alzheimer's patients who are in respite care are offered care for a maximum of 5 days in their homes or in inpatient units where the patient can stay for up to 10 days.

VITAS is headquartered in Miami, Florida, and operates 49 hospice programs in 16 states and the District of Columbia. VITAS employs over 11,000 professionals who care for patients with advanced illness primarily in the patients!€™ homes, and also in the company!€™s 27 inpatient hospice units as well as in hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living communities/residential care facilities. VITAS team members include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, home health aides, physicians, social workers, chaplains and other caregiving professionals.

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General Information

Hours:

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Intake Process:

Must call to enroll in services

Program Fees:

* Medicare hospice benefits covers 100% of services.
* Most insurances accepted, charitable work/financial assistance available.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Creole, French

Eligibility:

Those with a life limiting illness and a life prognosis of six months or less

Is Shelter?

No

Miscellaneous

AKA:

VITAS Healthcare Corporation

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

November 19, 2024

Volunteer Opportunities:

Yes, call for more information

Legal Status:

Profit

Year Incorporated:

1999

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