Hospice of the Western Reserve is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare and hospice organization that provides compassionate and supportive care to individuals and families in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina and Summit counties in Ohio. It is one of the largest, most experienced and oldest hospice organizations in the country, serving the community since 1978. Hospice of the Western Reserve provides a wide range of services, including hospice and palliative care, home care, grief support, and education and community outreach, all with the understanding that each individual and family’s journey is unique.
The organization provides specialized care for adults and children facing the end of life’s journey. Hospice care focuses on comfort and relief from physical and emotional symptoms, while providing symptom management and emotional and spiritual support. It also includes medical and nursing care, home health aid, assistance with medications, personal care and spiritual support. A team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, home health aides, chaplains and volunteers, all of whom understand the individuals and families needs, provides service in the comfort of one’s home, hospital, nursing home or assisted living residence.
As part of the commitment to delivering healthcare services, the organization provides a number of community outreach programs and educational materials, such as hospice and grief information e-learning modules, community forums, a bereavement email service and grief support group, and an array of educational materials such as brochures, booklets and videos.
Overall, Hospice of the Western Reserve is dedicated to providing support and care for individuals and families dealing with chronic or terminal illness and the grief that follows. It is committed to personalized care and strives for excellence in communication, support and compassion.
