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Berger Hospice Care

When you, or someone you are close to, are facing a terminal illness, it can be overwhelming. The Berger Hospice Care team understands. And, because this level of care is so important, we offer Hospice Services through a caring team to everyone -- regardless of ability to pay. We are also the only non-profit Hospice organization in Pickaway County.

People Who Make a Difference

Every member of the Hospice team is dedicated to optimizing the quality of life in the comfort and safety of a home environment, including skilled nursing facilities. This is done through a holistic approach to care, providing medical as well as emotional needs of patients.

Team Members Include:

Medical Director
Registered Nurses
Social Worker
Hospice Aides
Chaplain
Specially Trained Hospice Volunteers
Auxiliary Professionals as Needed

Hospice Services

Pain and symptom management
Provision and management of medication(s)
Recommendation and arrangement for medical equipment
Provision of physical and speech therapy if needed
Health education and nutrition counseling
Personal care and companionship
Hospice services can now be provided along with Passport care
Respite care in the home or in the hospital
Assistance in connecting with community resources
Spiritual needs support for any religious preference
Bereavement support and counseling services

Qualifying for Hospice Services

Patients are accepted into the Hospice program regardless of ability to pay or disability, provided they meet the following criteria:

The patient has an estimated life expectancy of six months or less.
The choice to no longer receive curative treatment has been made.
The patient is a resident of, or near, Pickaway County.
The patient desires to receive care in a home environment, whether that is the patient's residence or a skilled nursing facility. (Hospice can also care for the patient when they are hospitalized.)
The patient has established a physician to oversee his or her care, whether it be his or her primary physician or the Hospice Medical Director.
Ultimately, the patient will need to identify a friend or family member as his or her caregiver.

For more information on Berger Hospice Care, volunteering, or arranging for a Hospice speaker, please call 740.420.7950 or 888.474.3525.

Berger Hospice Care
1170 North Court Street
(Mailing address - 600 N. Pickaway Street)
Circleville, Ohio 43113