VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at North Shore Medical Center
In the VITAS inpatient hospice unit at North Shore Medical Center, we take an individualized approach to every patient we care for. Our goal is to support our patients and their loved ones through a difficult time.
Occasionally, hospice patients may require care beyond what their primary caregivers can comfortably provide at home. At the VITAS inpatient hospice unit at North Shore Medical Center, 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.
This is the inpatient hospice unit that set the standard for all of VITAS’s professional yet homelike inpatient units. It was our first unit to ever open; today, VITAS operates many inpatient hospice units across the country.
Visitor Information
Conveniently located at NW 95th Street and I-95, the inpatient unit looks out onto a beautiful garden.
- Free parking
- Located in its own area on the hospital's 2nd floor
- Visitors welcome 24/7
- Leashed, well-behaved pets welcome
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, visiting hours and amenities may be limited to ensure the safety and health of patients, visitors, and staff.
Are you visiting someone on hospice?
Meet the VITAS Inpatient Team
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.
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.
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.
