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SUBSCRIBE ONLINE: www.wbjournal.com/getmywbj OR CALL: 845-267-3008 Worcester Business Journal WBJ Hospice and palliative care providers Listed alphabetically Chief executive/ title Services offered Ascend Hospice 100 Locke Drive, Marlborough 01752 508-229-8390 • www.ascendhospice.com Anthony Spero president Holistic therapies, specialized hospice programs including late-stage dementia, cardiac disease, veterans program, support for caregivers and families through Bridge Program AseraCare Hospice 27 Midstate Drive, Suite 104, Auburn 01501 508-721-1219 • www.aseracare.com Angie Hollis-Sells president Nursing care and other skilled care services, social worker, spiritual support, nutrition counseling, personal care assistance, bereavement counseling Beacon Hospice * 36 William St., Leominster 01453 978-466-7890 • www.beaconhospice.com Paul Kusserow president & CEO, Amedisys Skilled palliative and hospice care including specialty care for end-stage dementia or cardiac disease Brookhaven Hospice - Framingham 6 Beech St., Framingham 01702 508-820-4800 • www.brookhavenhospice.com Mark Carroll principal Interdisciplinary care including skilled nursing, certified home health aides, social workers, clergy, volunteers; grief support CareGroup Parmenter Home Care & Hospice Inc. 266 Cochituate Road, Wayland 01778 508-358-3000 • www.mountauburnhospital.org/locations/ caregroup-parmenter-home-care-hospice Denise McQuaide president Skilled hospice care including nurses, aides, social workers, therapists, spiritual care specialists, medical director, specially trained volunteers Central MA Hospice ** 191 Pakachoag St., Auburn 01501 508-755-4500 • www.vnaswc.org/hospice-care Nancy Noonan director Skilled hospice services including medical care, pain medication, nursing care, medical social services and counseling, spiritual care, home health aides, volunteers, pet care Community Health Network Inc. 747 Washington St., Holliston 01746 508-429-6949 • www.chninc.com Kathleen McDonough president & CEO Nursing and PT for homecare and hospice Compassus Hospice & Palliative Care 15 Midstate Drive, Suite. 215, Auburn 01501 508-869-4074 • www.compassus.com Michelle Heron director Skilled hospice team including registered nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, spiritual care coordinators, bereavement counselors, volunteers, specialized therapists when required, physicians, nurse educators, dietary and pharmacy consultants GVNA Healthcare Inc. Hospice 34 Pearly Lane, Gardner 01440 978-632-1230 • www.gvnahealthcare.org Karen Bernhardt hospice program director Skilled hospice nursing care available 24 hours, registered nurses, clinicians, volunteers, pain- and symptom-control, medications, medical supplies and equipment, social workers, home health aides, spiritual care and bereavement counselors, other specialists as needed HealthAlliance Home Health & Hospice 60 Hospital Road, Leominster 01453 978-728-0621 • www.hahhh.org Christine Dixon executive director Physician and professional hospice care including pain/symptom management, personal care assistance, counseling and bereavement support group, spiritual support, respite care, companionship,medications and equipment related to the terminal illnesses, communication with distant family members if desired, assistance with financial issues, community resources Holy Trinity Hospice 300 Barber Ave., Worcester 01606 508-791-8200 • www.htnr.net Kimberly Snow administrator Hospice care available at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center or in home; skilled care provided by medical director, registered nurses, a clinical social worker, spiritual counselor, home health aides, bereavement coordinator, specially-trained volunteers; Medicare certified Hospice Services of Western & Central Mass. 144 Turnpike Road., Suite 220, Southborough 01772 508-303-3020 • www.hospiceservicesofma.com Lawrence G. Santilli president & CEO, Athena Health Care Systems Skillled hospice care provided by doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, home health aides, social workers, spiritual counselors, therapists and trained volunteers JHC Hospice 629 Salisbury St., Worcester 01609 508-713-0512 • www.jhchospice.com Steven Willens CEO Skilled services provided by medical directors, nurses, social worker, chaplain, rabbi, home health aides and volunteers including 24-hour care, counseling, pet and music therapy, bereavement care Kindred Hospice *** 406 Hemenway St., Suite 102, Marlborough 01752 508-229-0912 • www.kindredathome.com Donna Kennedy executive director Hospice care directed by physician, interdisciplinary team of clinicians offering medical, social, emotional and spiritual treatment, 24-hour availability of a nurse on call, hospice aides, emotional support and education, volunteers, memory care for late-stage dementia patients MetroWest HomeCare & Hospice 200 Nickerson Road, Suite 110, Marlborough 01752 508-383-7000 • www.mwmc.com/homecare_hospice Heidi Brown executive director Multi-disciplinary care including skilled nursing, PT, OT, home health aides, private care, social work services, palliative care, medication management, hospice Nashoba Nursing Service & Hospice 3 Patterson Road, Shirley 01464 978-425-6675 • www.nashoba.org/hospice Mary Hagarty administrator Hospice team including physicians, nurses, home care aides, social workers, spiritual and bereavement counselors, volunteers; services include pain/symptom management, personal care, therapies, interfaith chaplains, pharmacy services Natick VNA - Palliative Care 209 W. Central St., Suite 313, Natick 01760 508-653-3081 • www.natickvna.org Judith Boyko CEO Nursing, rehabilitation therapy, palliative care, specialized Alzheimer's disease management, prescription drug assistance medical social work, telehealth Notre Dame Hospice 555 Plantation St., Worcester 01605 508-852-5505 • www.notredamehealthcare.org Susan Keefe executive director of Notre Dame At Home/Hospice Skilled 24-hour services provided by medical director, registered nurse, social worker, home health aides, spiritual care, massage/ music therapy, bereavement care, volunteers Overlook Hospice Services 88 Masonic Home Road, Dav 2 , Charlton 01507 508-434-2200 • www.overlook-mass.org Christopher Hart director, hospice clinical services Interdisciplinary care including skilled nursing, social worker, spiritual counselor, volunteers, palliative care, nutritional counseling, PT, OT, speech therapy, physician who makes home visits, respite and bereavement counseling for families Parlin House Hospice Residence 10 Green Way, Wayland 01778 508-358-3000 • www.mountauburnhospital.org/locations/ caregroup-parmenter-home-care-hospice Denise McQuaide president Hospice residence located at Traditions of Wayland; 24-hour staffing by nurse and certified home health aides, private bedrooms with private baths, all daily meals, laundry, wireless Internet availability, shared kitchen, quiet room, family gathering areas and a children's room, housekeeping services Daiva Braunfelds 3 Patterson Road, Shirley 01464 978-425-6675 • www.nashoba.org/hospice Mary Hagarty administrator Hospice team including physicians, nurses, home care aides, social workers, spiritual and bereavement counselors, volunteers; services include pain/symptom management, personal care, therapies, interfaith chaplains, pharmacy services Natick VNA - Palliative Care 209 W. Central St., Suite 313, Natick 01760 508-653-3081 • www.natickvna.org Judith Boyko CEO Nursing, rehabilitation therapy, palliative care, specialized Alzheimer's disease management, prescription drug assistance medical social work, telehealth Notre Dame Hospice 555 Plantation St., Worcester 01605 508-852-5505 • www.notredamehealthcare.org Susan Keefe executive director of Notre Dame At Home/Hospice Skilled 24-hour services provided by medical director, registered nurse, social worker, home health aides, spiritual care, massage/ music therapy, bereavement care, volunteers Overlook Hospice Services 88 Masonic Home Road, Dav 2 , Charlton 01507 508-434-2200 • www.overlook-mass.org Christopher Hart director, hospice clinical services Interdisciplinary care including skilled nursing, social worker, spiritual counselor, volunteers, palliative care, nutritional counseling, PT, OT, speech therapy, physician who makes home visits, respite and bereavement counseling for families Parlin House Hospice Residence 10 Green Way, Wayland 01778 508-358-3000 • www.mountauburnhospital.org/locations/ caregroup-parmenter-home-care-hospice Denise McQuaide president Hospice residence located at Traditions of Wayland; 24-hour staffing by nurse and certified home health aides, private bedrooms with private baths, all daily meals, laundry, wireless Internet availability, shared kitchen, quiet room, family gathering areas and a children's room, housekeeping services Rose Monahan Hospice Home **** 10 Judith Road, Worcester 01602 508-421-5120 • www.vnacare.org Daiva Braunfelds vice president of hospice and advanced illness management 10-bedroom hospice residence with 24-hour nursing staff, skilled hospice care including physicians, social workers, trained volunteers, home health aides, pastoral and bereavement counselors, registered dietitians and rehabilitation therapists available if needed Salmon VNA & Hospice 37 Birch St., Milford 01757 508-473-0862 • www.salmonhealth.com Mark Surprenant executive director Hospice and palliative nursing, social services with licensed social worker, spiritual care coordinators, bereavement counseling, home health aides, volunteers VNA Care - Leominster, Southborough and Worcester **** 120 Thomas St., Worcester 01608 ***** 508-756-7176 • www.vnacare.org Daiva Braunfelds vice president of hospice and advanced illness management Skilled nursing and hospice care including physicians, social workers, trained volunteers, home health aides, and pastoral and bereavement counselors; registered dietitians and rehabilitation therapists are available if needed Sources: Hospice & Palliative Care Federation of Massachusetts and each facility. Note: OT = occupational therapy, PT = physical therapy * An Amedisys Co. ** Part of VNA of Southern Worcester County *** Formerly Gentiva Home Health and Hospice **** VNA Care Network, VNA of Boston and VNA Hospice & Palliative Care have merged as VNA Care. ***** Additional locations are 493 Lancaster St., Leominster 01453, 978-537-2322 and 333 Turnpike Road, Southborough 01772, 508-786-0693. - Compiled by: Heide Martin, hmartin@nebusinessmedia.com

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