Expert care for complex needs in a comfortable setting
When symptoms require more intensive management, our inpatient centers provide a safe, supportive environment. Each patient receives personalized care from a dedicated team of health care professionals who collaborate closely with the patient’s personal physician to ensure pain and other symptoms are effectively controlled.
Our inpatient hospice centers specialize in managing complex pain and symptoms, delivering compassionate, around-the-clock care in a warm, home-like setting.
Our goal is simple: to restore comfort, manage symptoms and help patients return to the place they call home — where our care continues.
Specialized support when it’s needed most
Our inpatient hospice centers offer short-term, 24/7 support focused on:
- Pain and symptom management for complex cases
- Emotional and spiritual support for patients and families
- Collaborative care planning to ensure a smooth transition back home
Frequently asked questions
What is inpatient hospice care?
Inpatient hospice care provides short-term, 24/7 support when symptoms become difficult to manage. This care focuses on comfort, easing distress and stabilizing symptoms, with the goal of helping patients return to the place they call home.
When does a short-term stay help a patient?
A short-term stay may be helpful when someone is experiencing:
- Pain that is hard to control
- Difficulty breathing or distress
- Anxiety, agitation or restlessness
- Nausea or other uncomfortable symptoms
- Sudden changes that require close attention
Our focus is to restore comfort so patients can continue receiving care in familiar surroundings.
What level of care and support do patients receive in inpatient hospice care?
- Nursing care around the clock (24/7)
- Physicians rounding daily and on call at night
- Rapid response to changing needs
- Care focused on comfort, dignity and peace
- Families can rest knowing help is always nearby
How does AccentCare define “home”?
For our patients, “home” can be:
- A private residence
- An assisted living community
- A nursing facility
- Any setting that feels familiar and safe
Our mission is to deliver short-term inpatient care that helps patients return to the place they call home — providing comfort, dignity and compassionate support along the way.
Who is part of the inpatient care team?
Our compassionate team is dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and families. The team includes:
- Nurses and physicians
- Social workers
- Chaplains/spiritual care providers
- Nursing assistants
- Bereavement support specialists
Care plans are always guided by what matters most to the patient and their family.
Our inpatient hospice center locations
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