Programs of Hospice of Citrus County

At a Glance

 
 

 

When a patient is appropriate for hospice care and has symptoms that can be addressed in an acute care setting, inpatient hospice care may be appropriate. Our 16-bed Hospice House provides care for patients in the final stages of terminal illness.

 

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  When a patient's symptoms can be best addressed in an acute care setting, inpatient hospice care may be appropriate. Our dedicated 6-bed Hospice Care Unit at Citrus Memorial Hospital provides care for patients in the final stages of terminal illness.
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The Herry's Kids Division is dedicated to providing services to young people who have a life threatening illness or who have experienced the loss of a loved one or friend. Nurses, aides, social workers, chaplains and volunteers provide medical services and support to children with life threatening illnesses.  Education and emotional support is also provided to family members.  Social workers visit with school guidance counselors and law enforcement personnel to identify children who are struggling with grief and loss issues. Specialized counseling is also available for children with life -threatening or terminal illness.

 

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Camp Good Hope is a two-day camp for kids ages 6 and above who have experienced the loss of a loved one or friend. Camp Good Hope offers a full range of activities including sports, crafts, canoeing & horsemanship. Children also participate in various group sessions with social workers who teach them to understand the loss they have experienced so they can begin the process of healing.

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Teen Encounter is a camp for youth who have experienced the loss of a loved one or friend.  This Camp offers specialized activities and group sessions for teens.
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  We honor our nation’s veterans.  Those brave men and women who literally put their lives at risk for our country.  Hospice of Citrus County partners with a network of professionals, volunteers and other organizations to provide quality end of life services for all veterans and their families. 
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Life WORKS provides quality, compassionate Cardiac and Pulmonary care in your home. This program is for cardiac or pulmonary disease patients who need the physical, emotional, and spritual support that Hospice of Citrus County is known for. The Life WORKS program is designed to educate the patient and family on symptom and disease management while utilizing your specific plan of care from your physician.

 

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The Shalom Jewish Hospice Program serves the needs of our Jewish community. This program upholds the Jewish values, customs, and traditions. Through this special program lives a commitment toward preserving the quality of life of the dying by restoring their dignity, choices and control. Through alleviation of spiritual and psychological distress, individuals diagnosed with terminal illness may live fully until they die. In addition to expert pain control and symptom management, the Shalom Jewish Hospice Program provides staff trained in Jewish rituals and traditions.

 

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The Trinity Catholic Program is specifically designed for the Catholic patient and family.

 

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The Thrift & Gift Shoppes offer a variety of merchandise. Hospice of Citrus County operates two Thrift and Gift Shoppes which are located in Inverness, Homosassa, Beverly Hills and Downtown High Springs.

 

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Clown Tyme are Hospice volunteers who are trained in the art of outreach clowning. Clown Tyme Clowns visit patients in institutional settings to brighten their days. The Clowns participate in local charitable events to spread good will and cheer. Hospice of Citrus County offers a clown training program.


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PUPS Program features volunteers who have dogs certified through Therapy Dog International (TDI). These volunteers visit patients in institutional settings to uplift spirits. Hospice of Citrus County works with the volunteer and TDI to train and certify dogs. These specially trained dogs help comfort patients at this special time.

 

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Wishes is the end-of-life wish-granting division of Hospice of Citrus County.

 

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Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia offer a challenge to Hospice in eligibility for Medicare coverage and for the care given. 
   
   
 
Phone: 352.527.2020          Toll Free: 866.642.0962
Email: caring@hospiceofcitruscounty.org   
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