Wissahickon Hospice
 Since 1982, Wissahickon Hospice has provided
compassionate care for patients with life-limiting
conditions. Our holistic philosophy takes a pro-active
approach to pain and symptom management and recognizes
that pain extends beyond the physical. We address
the symptoms of the illness as well as the patients'
emotional and spiritual concerns – assisting
patients and loved ones with the challenges that
come with death and dying.
Hospice care provides a way for patients to
take control of their life and treatment, encouraging
them to take an active role in the important
medical and legal decisions that affect them
and those around them. Our multidisciplinary
hospice team provides a wide range of care and
support, allowing patients to live out their
final months comfortably, in control, and with
the dignity and respect they deserve.
Support Services
Patients rely on Wissahickon Hospice to provide:
- Home health aides to help with bathing, dressing
and feeding
- Trained volunteers to provide companionship
and assist with errands
- Skilled nursing care for aggressive pain
and symptom management
- 24-hour on-call support
- Counseling and bereavement
support, including a specialized program
for children
- Spiritual support for patients of all faiths
- Arrangement of respite services
In addition to hospice care, our Caring
Way program provides continued curative
care for patients with a life-limiting illness.
Patients who are used to living independently
may be eligible for our Living
Alone program, which does not require a
live-in caregiver.
Payment for Services
Wissahickon Hospice services are billed to Medicare/Medicaid
or other insurance on a per-diem basis. Most
insurance is accepted.
Location
Wissahickon Hospice serves patients and their
families in Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware,
Bucks and Montgomery counties. Our office is
located at:
Wissahickon Hospice
150 Monument Road
Suite 300
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
For More Information
Please call 1-800-700-8807 or email us at hospice@uphs.upenn.edu.
For information about all services provided by
the University of Pennsylvania Health System,
call 1-800-789-PENN (7366).
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