Compassus in Prescott Valley, Arizona provides hospice care focused on comfort, safety, and quality of life for individuals at the end of life. The hospice team addresses pain and symptoms along with practical and emotional concerns, with the goal of enabling aging adults to live as well as possible in the place they call home.
The program offers compassionate hospice care available 24/7, with a physical office open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Care is delivered wherever patients call home, whether in a nursing facility or personal residence. The hospice team includes nursing care with an emphasis on managing symptoms, practical assistance, emotional support, physical therapy, dietary counseling, and other therapy services.
Compassus provides short-term inpatient respite care for family caregivers and ongoing grief counseling for patients, families, and friends. The program recognizes that caring for a loved one at home can be challenging and aims to provide timely services to help families make the most of their time together. Services are carried out by a team of professionals across four levels of care designed to ensure dignity and comfort.
The Compassus hospice program serving Prescott Valley and surrounding communities has been awarded Community Health Accreditation Partner status under the Hospice Standards of Excellence. The program includes a chaplain and bereavement coordinator, with specialized focus on serving veterans. Hospice volunteers are integral to the team, offering services such as reading to patients, preparing meals for families, and household assistance.