VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at Regent Care Center of The Woodlands

10450 Gosling Road

The Woodlands, TX 77381

Inpatient Hospice Center

Sometimes, for brief periods of time, hospice patients may require care beyond what can be comfortably provided at home. At the VITAS Inpatient Unit at Regent Care Center of The Woodlands, our specialized team provides the necessary level of care to stabilize symptoms, so patients can return to the familiarity of their own homes and routines as quickly as possible.

Should your loved one require a stay at the inpatient unit, you’ll be glad to know that we’ve created a restful, homelike environment where medical crises can be managed efficiently and compassionately.

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

Inpatient Unit Features

  • 12 private rooms
  • Outdoor area
  • Private bathrooms
  • Shared family room
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shower facilities for guests
  • Private quiet room

Are you visiting someone on hospice?

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.