The hospice mission of Noble Visiting Nurse and Hospice Services, Inc. is to provide continuity in care for the terminally ill and their families. We strive to maintain the comfort and dignity of the patient through palliative care with relief of physical symptoms and provision of emotional and spiritual support. We value the quality of life to the end of life, while recognizing the ongoing needs of the patient, family, and staff with emotional and bereavement support.
All services are scheduled according to the patient's needs and the physician's plan of care. A Registered Nurse is available 24 hours a day for any issue or concerns that may arise. Terminally ill patients remain at home in comfort, surrounded by the love of family and friends. The patient maintains control and makes choices. |
| Services Available | Hospice Services are provided by an interdisciplinary team working together with the patient to develop a plan of care. In addition to the Medical Director, the team consists of representatives of the following disciplines:
- Nursing
- Bereavement
- Home Health Aide
- Occupational and Physical Therapy
- Social Services
- Nutrition
- Volunteer
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| Service Area | Noble Visiting Nurse and Hospice Service, Inc. is known for our commitment to providing high quality, compassionate care to households in Westfield, Springfield, Holyoke and the surrounding communities. Our willingness to go where other agencies won't go to care for you and your loved ones is only one of the qualities that distinguishes Noble Visiting Nurse and Hospice Services from other visiting nurse agencies.
Among the communities serviced are:
Agawam
Blandford
Chester
Chicopee
East Longmeadow
Easthampton
Granville
Holyoke
Huntington
Longmeadow
Ludlow
Montgomery
Russell
Southwick
Southwick
Southampton
Springfield
Tolland
West Springfield
Westfield
Wilbraham
Our Hospice service extends to an even wider geographic area than those cities and towns listed above. Please check with the nurse liason regarding services in other areas.
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| What Our Families Say | The support and love given to my dad and our family during his brief illness will always be remembered. He especially enjoyed telling his stories to the staff members who visited him.
Your Hospice helped us when we didn't know what to do or where to turn!
Nobody is ready to face the death of a loved one. However, because of Hospice during our final weeks my husband and I were able to focus on life, not on his terrible illness. You were there for us then and you are here for me today. Thank you. |
| Who is Eligible for Hospice Care? | | Hospice patients may be referred by anyone. Referrals to Hospice come directly from the patient, family or physician. Upon referral, a Hospice nurse will make a visit to determine eligibility and needs. Out team will work in conjunction with the patient's physician to determine a plan of care. |
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