Compassus in Princeton, West Virginia provides compassionate hospice care and palliative care services. The organization delivers 24/7 hospice care with a physical office open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering care wherever patients call home, whether in a hospital, nursing home, assisted living, or personal residence.
Hospice care through Compassus aims to reduce suffering and promote comfort at the end of life, with nursing services, medications, supplies, and equipment covered when there is a diagnosis requiring hospice care. The team manages pain and other symptoms around the clock while focusing on spiritual and emotional health, drawing on a care team that includes nursing, practical assistance, and emotional support.
The program offers short-term inpatient respite care for family caregivers and ongoing grief counseling for patients, families, and friends. Hospice care is delivered through four levels of care carried out by professionals to ensure dignity and comfort, recognizing that caring for a loved one at home can be challenging and aiming to help families make the most of their time together.
Compassus operates through multiple service lines including home health and infusion therapy, in addition to hospice and palliative care. The organization maintains an active volunteer program, with volunteers assisting patients and families through activities such as reading, meal preparation, and household help, and all volunteers receive free training at the local office.
