Heartland Hospice

Heartland Hospice in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania provides hospice care for patients with life-limiting illnesses, including end-stage heart disease, COPD, Alzheimer's disease, ALS, and cancer. The service offers 24/7 support to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.

Care is personalized around each patient's specific needs. The hospice team works closely with patients and families to develop individualized care plans that address pain management through medication and other approaches. Patients typically receive care in the comfort of their own homes, though care can also be provided at a relative's or friend's home, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or hospitals when specialized medical assistance is needed.

Emotional and spiritual support are core components of the service. Professional grief counseling is available for both patients and loved ones, and bereavement services extend for up to 13 months after a patient's passing. The care team includes physicians, nurses, social workers, volunteers, hospice aides, and chaplains who attend to patients' emotional, spiritual, and physical needs during this time.

Heartland Hospice offers respite care to give family caregivers relief and time to recharge when needed. The organization honors veterans through a "We Honor Veterans" program that focuses on respectful inquiry, compassionate listening, and acknowledgment of military service, with specialized care team training and individualized plans that include veterans' military experiences.

Heartland Hospice is part of the Gentiva family of hospice, palliative, and home health care providers, which operates more than 375 locations across 36 states. The organization welcomes volunteers to become part of the care team and offers opportunities to spend time with patients, assist with errands, provide light housekeeping, or offer administrative support.