VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at Nazareth Hospital

2601 Holme Ave.

2nd Floor

Philadelphia, PA 19152

When hospice patients in the Philadelphia area require care beyond what can be provided at home, VITAS offers inpatient care in residential care facilities, including our hospice inpatient unit at Nazareth Hospital.

When a VITAS patient comes to our inpatient unit, our goal is to provide exceptional comfort care and help the patient return home as soon as possible, where we will continue to provide support.

Are you visiting someone on hospice?

Meet the VITAS Inpatient Team

A VITAS IPU team manager

Team Manager

The team manager oversees all patient care in the inpatient hospice unit.
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.
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.
A VITAS social worker

Social Worker

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

Chaplain

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

Bereavement Specialist

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