VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at Methodist Dallas Medical Center

1441 N Beckley Ave.

Schenkel Tower, 5th Floor

Dallas, TX 75203

Inpatient Hospice Center

When hospice patients need care beyond what can be managed at home, the VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at Methodist Dallas Medical Center is a home-like setting where patients can receive the individualized, around the clock care they need. Our goal is to help patients return to their home as quickly as possible, where we will continue to provide support.

Our compassionate and professional healthcare providers staff the hospice unit 24/7 to ensure pain and other symptoms are well managed in collaboration with the patient's personal physician.

Inpatient Unit Features

  • 16 private rooms
  • Activities for children
  • Free Wi-Fi available
  • Private bathrooms
  • Private quiet room
  • Shared family room
  • Shared kitchen
  • Washer and dryer for guests

Are you visiting someone on hospice?

Meet the VITAS Hospice 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 physician

Physician

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

Hospice Nurse

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

A VITAS hospice nurse
A VITAS hospice aide

Hospice Aide

Hospice aides provide personal care to the patient. They are also the “eyes and ears” for the rest of the hospice team.

Social Worker

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

A VITAS social worker
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.

Chaplain

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

A VITAS chaplain
A VITAS bereavement specialist

Bereavement Specialist

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

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