Milwaukee Hospice and Palliative Care
VITAS hospice team members visit patients wherever they call home (private home, nursing home, assisted living community, long-term care facility, etc.) in Southeastern Wisconsin.
We have offices in Wauwatosa and Racine, and an inpatient unit in West Allis.
VITAS hospice care is wherever patients and families need it. The map below indicates our general service area.
The goal at VITAS is individual care determined by the patient’s wishes and preferences. Integrated services can be brought to the bedside by a music therapist or a Paw Pals® pet visit, as needed. With recognition from the We Honor Veterans program, Milwaukee military veterans get the support they deserve near the end of life.
Are you looking for a hospice career in Milwaukee? View our open positions today.
VITAS Healthcare Locations in Milwaukee
Inpatient Unit
VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at Ruth Hospice
8300 W Beloit Road
West Allis, WI 53219
Offices
Milwaukee VITAS Hospice Office
12000 W Park Place
Suite 200
Milwaukee, WI 53224
Oak Creek VITAS Hospice Office
331 E Puetz Road
Suite 107
Oak Creek, WI 53154
Meet the VITAS Hospice Team
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.
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.
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.
