Hospice Care Services
in Western Pennsylvania
At Three Rivers Hospice, we believe every person deserves to live their final chapter with comfort, dignity, and compassion. Our hospice team provides specialized care and support for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses, helping patients and families navigate this journey with confidence, peace, and meaningful connection.
Compassionate End-of-Life Care Focused on Comfort, Dignity & Quality of Life
Hospice care is not about giving up. It is about focusing on what matters most—comfort, quality of life, symptom management, and making the most of each day. Our experienced team works closely with patients, families, and physicians to provide personalized care that honors each individual's wishes, values, and goals.
We are honored to walk alongside families throughout Western Pennsylvania during some of life's most important moments.
What is Hospice Care?
Hospice care is specialized healthcare designed for individuals with a life-limiting illness when the focus shifts from curative treatment to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life.
Our hospice team provides physical, emotional, social, and spiritual support while helping patients remain as comfortable and independent as possible. Care can be provided wherever a patient calls home, including private residences, personal care communities, assisted living residences, and skilled nursing facilities.
Hospice also provides support for family members and caregivers, ensuring they never have to navigate this journey alone.
One of the greatest benefits of hospice care is access to an interdisciplinary team of professionals who work together to support both patients and families.
A Team Approach to Hospice Care
Hospice Medical Directors & Physicians
Our Hospice Medical Directors provide clinical guidance and oversight to ensure patients receive the highest quality care. At the same time, patients may continue working with their existing Primary Care Physician, who remains actively involved in managing their care and treatment decisions.
By working collaboratively, our medical team helps ensure seamless communication and personalized care.
Registered Nurse Case Managers
Registered Nurse Case Managers coordinate and oversee each patient's individualized plan of care. They monitor symptoms, provide education and support to caregivers, coordinate services, and help ensure patients remain comfortable throughout their hospice journey.
Our nurses are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide guidance, answer questions, and address urgent concerns when they arise.
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
Our LPNs work alongside Registered Nurses and other members of the care team to provide treatments, monitor patient needs, and carry out the individualized plan of care. Their compassionate, hands-on support helps promote comfort and positive outcomes for patients and families alike.
Home Hospice Aides
Home Hospice Aides assist with personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene. These services help patients maintain dignity and comfort while easing some of the day-to-day responsibilities placed on family caregivers.
Emotional, Spiritual & Family Support
Hospice care extends beyond physical needs. We recognize that serious illness affects the whole person—and often the entire family.
Medical Social Services
Our social workers provide guidance, advocacy, and support for patients and families facing difficult decisions. They help navigate healthcare options, connect families with community resources, and provide emotional support during challenging times.
Spiritual Care
Our chaplains provide compassionate spiritual support regardless of faith tradition, denomination, or belief system. Whether patients seek prayer, conversation, reflection, or simply a comforting presence, our spiritual care team is available to meet them where they are.
Caring Volunteers
Our volunteers bring comfort, companionship, and practical support to patients and caregivers. Whether sharing a conversation, reading together, journaling, crafting, or simply sitting quietly with a patient, volunteers help create meaningful moments and cherished memories.
Comfort, Symptom Management & Specialized Support
Medical Equipment, Supplies & Medications
To help reduce stress and improve comfort, medical equipment, supplies, and medications related to the hospice diagnosis are provided and coordinated through Three Rivers Hospice.
This allows families to focus on spending meaningful time together rather than managing logistics and healthcare equipment.
Respite Care for Family Caregivers
Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it can also be physically and emotionally demanding. Hospice respite care provides temporary relief for caregivers, allowing them time to rest and recharge while ensuring their loved one continues to receive quality care.
Supporting caregivers is an important part of our mission because caring for families means caring for everyone involved.
Don't Stop Dreamin'
Because It's Never Too Late to Make a Dream Come True
Three Rivers Hospice is proud to support the Don't Stop Dreamin' Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping hospice patients fulfill meaningful dreams and create lasting memories.
Whether it's reconnecting with loved ones, revisiting a special place, attending an important event, or experiencing something they've always hoped to do, our team works to make these moments possible.
Hospice is about living. Through Don't Stop Dreamin', we help patients focus on joy, connection, and the experiences that matter most.
Why families choose Three Rivers Hospice
As a family-owned and operated organization, we believe every patient deserves individualized care, respect, and dignity. Families choose Three Rivers Hospice because we provide:
- Compassionate, experienced hospice professionals
- 24/7 clinical support
- Personalized care plans
- Emotional and spiritual support
- Dedicated volunteers
- Comprehensive bereavement services
- The unique Don't Stop Dreamin' program
- Family-centered care focused on quality of life
Most importantly, we help patients and families focus on living fully and making meaningful memories together.
Bereavement Support That Continues Beyond Hospice
Our commitment to families does not end after the loss of a loved one. Three Rivers Hospice offers ongoing bereavement services, including:
- Individual grief support
- Support groups
- Memorial services
- Workshops and educational resources
- Social grief support events
- Special programs for children and families
Whether someone is newly grieving or continuing their healing journey months later, our bereavement team remains available to provide support and connection.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hospice Care
Choosing hospice care can feel overwhelming. Here are answers to some of the most common questions families ask when considering hospice services.
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What is hospice care?
Hospice care provides comfort-focused medical care and support for individuals facing a life-limiting illness. The goal is to improve quality of life while managing symptoms and supporting patients and families.
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When is hospice appropriate?
Home health services are often appropriate for individuals recovering from surgery, illness, injury, hospitalization, or those managing chronic medical conditions who require skilled care at home.
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Where is hospice care provided?
Yes. Most skilled nursing homes offer rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to help residents recover and regain independence.
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Does hospice support family members?
Yes. Hospice provides emotional, educational, spiritual, and bereavement support for family members and caregivers throughout the care journey.
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What areas does Three Rivers Hospice serve?
Three Rivers Hospice proudly serves patients and families throughout Western Pennsylvania with compassionate, personalized hospice care and support.
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Is it too early to call hospice?
No. Families are encouraged to reach out whenever they have questions about hospice eligibility, services, or support options. Our team is always available to provide guidance and information.
