Hospice Care for Assisted Living and Memory Care Residents

Everyone deserves to enter the end of life with dignity, individualized attention, and support for their physical and emotional needs. At Rocky Mountain Assisted Living and Memory Care, we provide assisted living hospice care services at each of our locations across Colorado. Residents who choose to enter hospice in our communities receive outstanding care in the environment they already call home.

Our aim is to deliver personalized, compassionate care that reflects each resident's overall health and goals. With Rocky Mountain Hospice, we can provide additional attention, consistency, and support for current residents as their needs change.

You can learn more by speaking with a nurse at your Rocky Mountain community. We also accept physician referrals to begin hospice care.

Hospice is a specialized type of care for patients with a terminal illness who choose comfort-focused care rather than treatment intended to cure the terminal condition. The goal is to help patients manage their symptoms and remain comfortable, rather than to treat their illness.

Our Rocky Mountain Hospice approach is designed to help residents manage their end-stage illness, including pain, wound care, and respiratory management. We also attend to the resident's and their family's emotional and spiritual needs.

It may be time to think about hospice if any of the following are true:

• You have an illness that is expected to shorten your life considerably.

• Your physician has determined that curative treatment is no longer a viable option.

• You are ready to focus on comfort instead of curative treatment.

• You want to spend the rest of your days as comfortable as possible and in your preferred setting.

• You have experienced noticeable changes in quality of life, such as hospitalizations or strong dependence on others for daily tasks.

We understand the range of complex emotions surrounding the decision to enter hospice care. Our nurses and physicians are here to provide support, answer questions, and help you make an informed decision.

There are a range of options available to those who are ready to enter hospice care. Some prefer at-home care, while others transition to a designated hospice facility. For current Rocky Mountain Assisted Living and Memory Care residents, our in-house assisted living hospice care is often a preferred choice for the following reasons:

• Comfortable, familiar environment: Our hospice care allows residents to stay in a place they have come to call "home," with continued access to our range of amenities. They won't have to transition to a new facility or back to a house they haven't lived in for some time. They also won't have to worry about sourcing medical equipment to receive the necessary care.

• Continuum of care: Our staff already know you well and understand your condition and medical history. Starting end-of-life care at Rocky Mountain.

Hospice facilitates a continuum of care that prevents treatment gaps. You deserve a seamless transition into hospice care without confusion or obstacles.

• Full range of staff: Rocky Mountain Hospice gives you access to a full team of caregivers. Our care includes physician oversight, nursing care, nurse practitioner visits, and 24/7 access to assisted living staff. This allows us to provide the highest level of care and continually attend to your needs.

• Comprehensive care for residents and families: We place a special emphasis on holistic care that supports both residents and their families. We strive to keep family members informed and involved while adhering carefully to the resident's wishes for comfort care.

If our Rocky Mountain Hospice care feels like the right decision for you and your family, we would be honored to provide this care to you. We are also more than willing to discuss other options with you and your attending physician so that you can make an informed decision that suits your needs and goals.

If you are exploring assisted living hospice care, Rocky Mountain Assisted Living and Memory Care is here to provide support, explain our services, and help you determine your next steps. An easy way to get started is to speak with your Rocky Mountain nurse or physician. You or a family member can also contact us directly at (303) 671-5251 to learn more.