VITAS Inpatient Unit at St. Mary's Hospital

56 Franklin St.

4th Floor

Waterbury, CT 06706

Inpatient Hospice Center

When hospice patients need care beyond what can be managed at home, the VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital provides the inpatient level of care to stabilize symptoms. In a homelike setting, our responsive and compassionate interdisciplinary team offers the patient individualized, round-the-clock care.

The team manages pain and other symptoms of the life-limiting illness while enhancing the quality of life for the patient and family. When a medical crisis brings a VITAS patient to our inpatient hospice unit, our goal is to support both the patient and the patient’s loved ones through a difficult time.

A VITAS nurse uses a stethoscope to check a patient's heart

Inpatient Unit Features

  • 12 private rooms
  • Activities for children
  • Computer and internet access
  • Flat-screen TVs in rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi available
  • Private bathrooms
  • Private quiet room
  • Shared family room
  • Shared kitchen
  • Washer and dryer for guests

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Meet the VITAS Inpatient Team

Our group of specially trained healthcare professionals who ensure that a patient's last few months,weeks or days are lived in comfort and dignity.

A VITAS IPU team manager

Team Manager

The team manager oversees all patient care in the inpatient hospice unit.

Physician

The physician closely monitors the progression of the patient’s illness, prescribes appropriate medications and coordinates care with other members of the team.

A VITAS physician
A VITAS hospice nurse

Hospice Nurse

The hospice nurse is skilled in assessing and managing pain and other symptoms. A nurse may also help with personal care.

Social Worker

The social worker acts as a friendly and skilled listener and provides emotional support.

A VITAS social worker
A VITAS chaplain

Chaplain

The chaplain ministers to the spiritual needs of patients and families of all faiths, and can work with their clergy.

Bereavement Specialist

The bereavement specialist provides grief and loss support to the patient's loved ones.

A VITAS bereavement specialist
A VITAS volunteer

Volunteer

The hospice volunteer can bring music or a Paw Pals animal companion, and spends quality time with the patient and family.

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