The Metropolitan Jewish Hospice coordinates pain management and other needed services for terminally ill patients of any age living in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, The Bronx and Nassau County. Care can be received at home and/or in select skilled nursing facilities.
The program began as one of 15 state demonstrations in 1980 and has been certified by the Joint Commission since 1995. Hospice offers culturally sensitive care to patients and families of all faith traditions.
A primary care nurse coordinates all services for the patients. Hospice staff provides social work services, nutritional counseling and spiritual support. Hospice holds contracts with outside agencies to provide home health assistance, prescription medication and medical supplies. The program also recruits and trains volunteers who visit patients.
Hospice staff utilizes a number of inpatient facilities in several boroughs, including skilled nursing facilities and hospitals, for the provision of care. The program accepts individuals with Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and managed care plans.
Read more about Metropolitan Jewish Hospice: Orthodox Jewish Patients, Specialized Services
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