Wellstar West Georgia Hospice

Wellstar West Georgia Hospice in LaGrange, Georgia provides hospice care for patients with life-limiting illnesses where curative measures are no longer effective or appropriate. The organization has served the community for over 30 years and operates across Troup, Harris, Heard, Meriwether, and Coweta counties in Georgia.

Care is delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated professionals who develop personalized plans focused on symptom management, pain control, and quality of life. Services are provided in patients' homes, nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, or at Hospice LaGrange, the organization's inpatient hospice house. A registered nurse is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for symptom management by phone or visit, and social workers provide supportive counseling, resource connection, and end-of-life care planning. Additional support services include music therapy, aromatherapy, relaxation techniques, medication delivery, necessary equipment, and trained hospice volunteers.

Hospice LaGrange features 16 private suites that open onto a terrace overlooking landscaped gardens, with a recently added screened pavilion for outdoor gatherings. All patient rooms include blinds and doors for privacy, with French doors opening to patios and natural grounds. Overnight accommodations for family members include fold-out chairs and access to a family shower and bathroom. Patients and families have access to a living room with fireplace, dining room, family kitchen, meditation room, and solace room. Visiting hours are unrestricted, and the facility operates around the clock with registered nurses on duty prioritizing safety and comfort.

The organization provides comprehensive bereavement support for families following a patient's death, including trained grief counselors, regular follow-up contact, and specialized care for primary caregivers throughout the year after loss. A free weekly grief support group is available to anyone in the community, and Camp Dogwood, an annual free event, serves children ages 6-12 who have experienced loss through therapeutic activities, expressive arts, and guidance from trained counselors.

Admission to Wellstar West Georgia Hospice begins with a physician referral followed by a visit from a hospice nurse to discuss care options with the patient and family. The organization provides services based on need, never on ability to pay, with reimbursement available through private insurance, private pay, Medicare, Medicaid, or the West Georgia Health Foundation through charitable donations.