Comprehensive Palliative Care for Life-Limiting Illnesses: Providing Comfort from Diagnosis Through Treatment
Palliative Care provides relief of symptoms and stresses to those who have been diagnosed with a life-limiting or terminal illness. The comfort provided through our palliative care services may begin as early as your initial diagnosis and continue through your treatment.
Palliative Care of Denver
Palliative Care of Denver is The Denver Hospice’s palliative care program. We are the leading not-for-profit provider of palliative healthcare at home services in the metropolitan Denver area. Our service area includes Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Jefferson and Weld counties.
We specialize in:
- Symptom management
- Decreased hospitalization
- Advance care planning
- Coordinating with primary care doctors
- Connecting patients and their families with community resources
Home Services
We provide care wherever a patient calls home, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living residences and retirement communities.
- An admissions team member visits the home to enroll patients.
- A nurse practitioner will visit every month or more often if needed.
- A social worker will help with advance care planning, accessing community resources and mental health needs.
- Registered nurse support is available by phone 24/7.
- We offer disease-specific care programs.
- If needed, we make it easy to transfer into hospice care.
- Your palliative care nurse practitioner can also serve as your hospice provider.
William Thomas2024-05-21My best friend passed away here. He was the best best friend a person could ever have. The staff was very attentive. They gave him morphine to keep him out of pain. They gave him a haircut and they trimmed his beard and washed him. His last words to me "I can feel the love". RIP Bill
Michelle Thompson2024-05-17The care my loved one received at Denver Hospice in their final weeks was nothing less than exemplary. All of the caregivers here are so gentle, loving and helpful. They listen, offer guidance and allow their patients and their family to be at the forefront of decisions. Comfort of their patients is their priority, and I have never seen caregivers be so on top of rounds and their patients needs. Denver Hospice gave my loved one dignity and comfort in their final moments, and that has been invaluable for our family. In the end my loved ones human vessel was treated with so much love and respect, and this allowed all of our family to have precious goodbye memories for such a one of a kind woman. A very special thank you to Gretchen to close this review. We will always hold you in our hearts. You are as much a part of this journey in our lives as our loved ones graduation from this earth. The way you treat your patients is to be admired by all medical professionals.
Chris Clementi2023-09-08Sadly, we had our sister put in this hospice. We were very impressed with the facility. The staff members were fabulous. They took great care of my sister. I am so grateful for them.
Brittanie Dinkel2023-07-14After almost 5 years of dialysis my dad decided to stop. He didn’t want hospice at his assisted living so we moved him to inpatient at Denver Hospice. The room was big and spacious. We were able to have lots of family and friends visit without it feeling crowded. The patio goes out to the garden and outdoor area. It was perfect to enjoy the nice weather with the time we had left with my dad. I can’t thank the nurses and the staff enough. They made us feel at home. They talked us through everything. We never felt like my dad wasn’t getting the care he needed. He was never in pain and they made sure he had whatever he needed. My dad was only 63 so for my sister and I we were losing my dad very young. The nurses actually sat down with us and talked to us to get to us know us. They made our experience comforting knowing that our dad was taken care of. I will never be able to thank them enough for the support and kind words that they shared with my dad sister and I.
Franc Flores2023-06-05There are wonderful, compassionate, caring and expert caregivers taking care of the patients and their loved ones at this facility. It’s a beautiful place with beds that can be wheeled outside, patios and spacious private rooms.
Kelly Pineda2023-02-25What a beautiful place where your loved one is cared for with deep compassion and comfort. Not only do they provide tender care for your loved one on their journey, they also provide care and compassion for the family members as well. I could not have asked for a more beautiful experience during a sorrowful time. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
santiago torres2022-09-07The staff here made my moms last days very comforting. She was ill for many years and this was the best experience we have had with nurses and everyone else here. I’m very thankful for everyone thank you
Disease-Specific Programs
Palliative Care of Denver customizes care plans to meet your disease-specific needs. Our disease-specific programs include:
Palliative Care Frequently Asked Questions
When is it appropriate to begin palliative care for a patient?
Palliative care is suitable at any stage of a serious illness, not just at the end of life. Doctors may suggest it as soon as someone is diagnosed. A serious illness is commonly defined as a severe health condition that significantly impacts a patient’s quality of life. Examples of a serious illness include but are not limited to congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cancer, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease.
What distinguishes palliative care from hospice care?
While both palliative care and hospice care focus on providing comfort, palliative care can begin at diagnosis and continue alongside active treatment, whereas hospice care is specifically for end-of-life. Palliative care is primarily provided by a nurse practitioner working in coordination with the patient’s primary care provider. In contrast, hospice care at home involves a collaborative team that may include a registered nurse (RN), certified nursing assistant (CNA), social worker, and other certified health professionals.While both palliative care and hospice care provide comfort, palliative care can begin at diagnosis and occur alongside treatment. Hospice care is for end-of-life.
What are the primary goals of palliative care treatment?
The main goals are to ease pain and other symptoms, address emotional and spiritual needs, and provide support to the patient and family.
How can palliative care enhance the quality of life for patients?
By managing pain and symptoms, palliative care helps patients feel more comfortable and can help them carry on with daily life. This form of supportive care also allows patients to understand their disease progression and trajectory and make informed decisions on medical treatments.
Will my insurance cover palliative care?
Most insurances cover palliative care including Medicaid and Medicare. If you are unsure, please contact your insurance provider for detailed information on coverage, benefits, and any potential out-of-pocket costs associated with palliative care services.
What factors determine the duration of care for palliative patients?
The duration depends on the illness’s progression, how well treatments are working, and the patient’s needs and wishes. A patient’s ability or inability to leave home for necessary medical appointments also influences the duration of palliative care.
Can palliative care provide support for family members of the patient?
Yes, palliative care includes support for family members, offering counseling, help with decision-making, and respite care. These additional services are arranged within the community and in collaboration with the attending primary care provider.
Palliative Care of Denver is able to serve most major health insurances, including Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance.
