Our Hospice Care Services
The Support You Need. The Dignity Your Deserve.
Most patients worry about being a burden. Family members want to help, but they don’t know how and need assistance. With OhioHealth Hospice, you’re not alone — we’re experts in end of life care and symptom management. Our comprehensive hospice care services provide valuable guidance, support, information and more to help meet your specific needs.
Our Healthcare Services
Hospice
OhioHealth at Home in partnership with Compassus delivers hospice care that addresses pain management and offers social, emotional and spiritual support for patients and families. When diseases like cancer and cardiac or neurologic conditions have reached advanced stages, hospice care focuses on managing symptoms and enhancing comfort, helping people reach the end of life with dignity.
Learn MoreMedical Oncology
At OhioHealth, our team specializes in providing evaluations and treatment for hematology and cancer patients. We will help determine your best treatment plan using cutting-edge technology and clinical research.
Learn MorePain Management
Our pain management specialists bring welcome relief. We treat chronic aches, severe spasms or any pains that interfere with everyday life. Our doctors specialize in interventional pain management, pain medicine, anesthesiology, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Therapies include radiofrequency ablation (RFA), intraspinal drug therapy, spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and nerve blocks.
Learn MoreRadiation Oncology
Most types of radiation therapy require traveling to a treatment facility up to five days a week for several weeks in a row. That’s why OhioHealth offers you the choice of six locations for radiation treatment.
Learn MoreSenior Health
At OhioHealth, you or a loved one have access to expertise in the unique needs of the geriatric population. Our senior health services include both inpatient and outpatient care.
Learn MoreWound Care
OhioHealth offers comprehensive wound care services for people with hard-to-heal wounds, including specialized care for patients with diabetes, burns and wounds that threaten limb loss. We offer hyperbaric oxygen therapy, nutrition counseling, wound care education and more.
Learn MoreAbout Our Specialized Medical Care
OhioHealth Kobacker House provides skilled, short-term inpatient hospice care services in a comfortable, attentive environment. Our hospice team manages pain and other symptoms, while providing specialized medical care.
OhioHealth's palliative care teams work closely with your doctor to enhance the treatment you are already receiving. In addition to helping with pain control and symptom management, we provide psychological and spiritual support. Someone is with you at every step to help ensure the best possible comfort and quality of life.
From personalized hospice care to skilled services, we help create an enriching experience for individuals and families. Our specialized team makes this possible — even during the difficult times that serious illness brings. Together, we work to make the best of every minute when you most need compassionate care.
OhioHealth doctors and other high-level specialists are trained to meet a wide array of multi-disciplinary needs. These include cancer care, cardiac care and management of complex neurological, pulmonary and other conditions.
We serve people of all ages, from children to senior citizens.
Skilled Hospice Care and Services
- IV and oral medication management and care
- Medication management
- Cardiac IV and medication
- Intensive care for congestive heart failure (CHF), including home TeleHealth monitor and biometric evaluation
- Care for advanced diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Management of respirator other mechanical ventilation
- Social services
- Spiritual and pastoral care
- Grief support and counseling
- Educational classes and programs
- Assistance with insurance or other forms and paperwork
Comprehensive Expertise
Our collaborative, multi-disciplinary care team offers a wide array of advanced and specialized expertise, including:
- Internal medicine
- Family medicine
- Geriatric medicine
- Pediatric care, including pediatric hematology/oncology
- Grief support
- Educational programs
We’re Here To Help
Someone is available to answer your questions about hospice care. Don’t hesitate to call or contact us online.
Expert Palliative Care
Compassionate palliative care can relieve pain, enhance comfort and make other difficult symptoms more manageable.